diff --git a/backend/package.json b/backend/package.json
index 61c1756f0..c955793e1 100644
--- a/backend/package.json
+++ b/backend/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "mempool-backend",
-  "version": "v2.2.0-dev",
+  "version": "2.2.0-dev",
   "description": "Bitcoin mempool visualizer and blockchain explorer backend",
   "license": "GNU Affero General Public License v3.0",
   "homepage": "https://mempool.space",
diff --git a/frontend/package.json b/frontend/package.json
index fcd070774..ee7d77b85 100644
--- a/frontend/package.json
+++ b/frontend/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "mempool-frontend",
-  "version": "v2.2.0-dev",
+  "version": "2.2.0-dev",
   "description": "Bitcoin mempool visualizer and blockchain explorer backend",
   "license": "GNU Affero General Public License v3.0",
   "homepage": "https://mempool.space",