diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 00321f4..1719982 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "boxbrain",
-  "version": "0.4.0",
+  "version": "0.5.0",
   "description": "Human-like persona harness framework powered by LLMs and IdentityDB.",
   "license": "MIT",
   "type": "module",