diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index c8d99c900..b1670ac4b 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ apply plugin: 'java'
 
 group = 'network.casper'
 // Version number update for release
-version='2.5.1'
+version='2.5.2'
 sourceCompatibility = 1.8
 targetCompatibility = 1.8