diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index d19444d..d888987 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
     "ethereumjs-block": "^1.2.2",
     "ethereumjs-util": "^5.0.1",
     "flow-stoplight": "^1.0.0",
-    "levelup": "^1.3.0",
+    "levelup": "^1.3.6",
     "memdown": "^1.1.0",
     "semaphore": "^1.0.3"
   },