diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 858c997aa..92eb58872 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@multiversx/sdk-dapp",
-  "version": "2.28.7",
+  "version": "2.28.7-alpha.1",
   "description": "A library to hold the main logic for a dapp on the MultiversX blockchain",
   "author": "MultiversX",
   "license": "GPL-3.0-or-later",