diff --git a/.version b/.version
index a5f3e61b..7e9b5249 100644
--- a/.version
+++ b/.version
@@ -1 +1 @@
-2.27.0
+3.0.0-beta.0
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 34229b78..249367a6 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Change Log
 
-## [v3.0.0-beta.0](https://github.com/auth0/auth0-java/tree/v3.0.0-beta.0) (2025-12-18)
-[Full Changelog](https://github.com/auth0/auth0-java/compare/v4.26.0...v3.0.0-beta.0)
+## [3.0.0-beta.0](https://github.com/auth0/auth0-java/tree/3.0.0-beta.0) (2025-12-18)
+[Full Changelog](https://github.com/auth0/auth0-java/compare/2.27.0...3.0.0-beta.0)
 
 > **Warning** This SDK is in beta and is subject to breaking changes. It is not recommended for production use, but your feedback and help in testing is appreciated!
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e2856d50..31af5a7e 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -36,14 +36,14 @@ Add the dependency via Maven:
 <dependency>
   <groupId>com.auth0</groupId>
   <artifactId>auth0</artifactId>
-  <version>2.27.0</version>
+  <version>3.0.0-beta.0</version>
 </dependency>
 ```
 
 or Gradle:
 
 ```gradle
-implementation 'com.auth0:auth0:2.27.0'
+implementation 'com.auth0:auth0:3.0.0-beta.0'
 ```
 
 ### Configure the SDK