diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index f7bf338d..3676996e 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=4.8.0
+projectVersion=4.8.1-SNAPSHOT
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.validation
 
 title=Micronaut Validation