diff --git a/kopete.spec b/kopete.spec
index d96c18c..e0b0299 100644
--- a/kopete.spec
+++ b/kopete.spec
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 Name:          kopete
-Version:       23.04.3
+Version:       23.08.0
 Release:       1mamba
 Summary:       Multi-protocol plugin-based instant messenger for the K Desktop Environment
 Group:         Graphical Desktop/Applications/Internet
@@ -221,6 +221,9 @@ exit 0
 %{_libdir}/liboscar.so
 
 %changelog
+* Fri Aug 25 2023 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 23.08.0-1mamba
+- automatic version update by autodist
+
 * Fri Jul 07 2023 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 23.04.3-1mamba
 - automatic version update by autodist