diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index cd76b82..bdffbfb 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -13,6 +13,6 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 #
-version=7.0.0
+version=7.0.1-RC.1
 groupId=com.nike
 artifactId=cerberus-client