diff --git a/lib/cool.io/version.rb b/lib/cool.io/version.rb
index 53434e9..d671a9e 100644
--- a/lib/cool.io/version.rb
+++ b/lib/cool.io/version.rb
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 module Coolio
-  VERSION = "1.8.0"
+  VERSION = "1.8.1"
   
   def self.version
     VERSION