diff --git a/.yarn/versions/35f2125e.yml b/.yarn/versions/35f2125e.yml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..e69de29bb
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 931f2525c..205a17296 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/).
 
 ## Added
  - Add top in language category for non-english on homepage ([#7585](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop/pull/7585))
+ - Auto hosting in settings and hosting first run page ([#7598](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop/pull/7598))  
 
 ## Fixed
  - Better handle empty collections ([#7571](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop/pull/7571))
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 699312bca..d1b436213 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "lbry",
-  "version": "0.53.3",
+  "version": "0.53.4-alpha.1",
   "description": "A browser for the LBRY network, a digital marketplace controlled by its users.",
   "keywords": [
     "lbry"
@@ -243,5 +243,6 @@
     "lbrynetDaemonDir": "static/daemon",
     "lbrynetDaemonFileName": "lbrynet"
   },
-  "packageManager": "yarn@3.2.0"
+  "packageManager": "yarn@3.2.0",
+  "stableVersion": "0.53.3"
 }