diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index f736284..7a592fe 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
     "nyc": "^14.0.0",
     "safe-buffer": "^5.1.1",
     "standard": "^14.0.0",
-    "tape": "^4.8.0"
+    "tape": "^5.0.1"
   },
   "hallmark": {
     "community": "level-community"