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@@ -256,6 +256,11 @@ correct data type.
 
 ## History
 
+### 0.8.0
+
+ * fix remaining bugs for 1.5.1 protocol (thanks Xabier de Zuazo)
+ * writing packets is 6% faster (thanks mappum)
+
 ### 0.7.9
 
  * support minecraft protocol 1.5 / protocol version 60 (thanks mappum)
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "minecraft-protocol",
-  "version": "0.7.9",
+  "version": "0.8.0",
   "description": "Parse and serialize minecraft packets, plus authentication and encryption.",
   "main": "index.js",
   "repository": {