diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index efaa95a13..6a9413cc5 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@multiversx/sdk-dapp",
-  "version": "2.28.6",
+  "version": "2.28.6-alpha.5",
   "description": "A library to hold the main logic for a dapp on the MultiversX blockchain",
   "author": "MultiversX",
   "license": "GPL-3.0-or-later",