diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index ec9ed842f7..47f349928e 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
     "name": "azle",
-    "version": "0.18.3",
+    "version": "0.18.4-rc.0",
     "rust_version": "1.68.2",
     "dfx_version": "0.15.0",
     "description": "TypeScript and JavaScript CDK for the Internet Computer",