diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
index e8422d9..e1837b4 100644
--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -133,6 +133,11 @@ Roadmap
 ChangeLog
 =========
 
+Version 1.0.17
+--------------
+
+- fix #227 introduced in 1.0.16
+
 Version 1.0.16
 --------------
 
diff --git a/server/version.py b/server/version.py
index 0a8daa5..bb4aa45 100644
--- a/server/version.py
+++ b/server/version.py
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Server name and protocol versions
 
-VERSION = 'ElectrumX 1.0.16'
+VERSION = 'ElectrumX 1.0.17'
 PROTOCOL_MIN = '1.0'
 PROTOCOL_MAX = '1.0'