diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 25e4bee..ea74150 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "project-nomad",
-  "version": "1.33.0",
+  "version": "1.34.0-rc.1",
   "description": "Project NOMAD - an offline-first knowledge and education server.",
   "main": "index.js",
   "scripts": {