diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 24211bddc..0e50dd373 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
 ###Changelog
 
+####Version 1.18.0
+* Conversations <1.16.0 will be unable to receive OMEMO encrypted messages
+* OMEMO: put auth tag into key (verify auth tag as well)
+* offer to block entire domain in message from stranger snackbar 
+* treat URL as file if URL is in oob or contains key
+
 ####Version 1.17.1
 * Switch Aztec to QR for faster scans
 * Fixed unread counter for image messages
diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index d5f2d35e4..96248b253 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -56,8 +56,8 @@ android {
     defaultConfig {
         minSdkVersion 14
         targetSdkVersion 25
-        versionCode 205
-        versionName "1.17.1"
+        versionCode 208
+        versionName "1.18.0"
         archivesBaseName += "-$versionName"
         applicationId "eu.siacs.conversations"
     }