diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index d4a01377..a55491ad 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,20 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## [2.8.0] - 2026-04-16
+
+### Added
+- Back up your secret key right from Profile settings -- reveal, copy, and save it to iCloud Keychain, Android Credential Manager, or a local file
+- Blobbi mission progress now persists across page refreshes, so your hatching and evolution journey picks up right where you left off
+
+### Changed
+- AI chat has been overhauled with a cleaner layout, the Dork mascot across empty states, and a clear path to grab Shakespeare credits when you run out
+- Friendly error banners now explain when you've hit the rate limit or run out of AI credits, instead of cryptic failures
+
+### Fixed
+- Avatar shape selection during signup now actually saves to your profile
+- Blobbi interaction missions now tally correctly the moment you start incubating or evolving
+- Blobbi task progress displays the right numbers immediately on page load instead of showing 0 until everything catches up
+
 ## [2.7.1] - 2026-04-16
 
 ### Added
diff --git a/android/app/build.gradle b/android/app/build.gradle
index 3ec513ee..a63c0332 100644
--- a/android/app/build.gradle
+++ b/android/app/build.gradle
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ android {
         minSdkVersion rootProject.ext.minSdkVersion
         targetSdkVersion rootProject.ext.targetSdkVersion
         versionCode 1
-        versionName "2.7.1"
+        versionName "2.8.0"
         testInstrumentationRunner "androidx.test.runner.AndroidJUnitRunner"
         aaptOptions {
              // Files and dirs to omit from the packaged assets dir, modified to accommodate modern web apps.
diff --git a/ios/App/App.xcodeproj/project.pbxproj b/ios/App/App.xcodeproj/project.pbxproj
index d8b4b2ea..bd2940bf 100644
--- a/ios/App/App.xcodeproj/project.pbxproj
+++ b/ios/App/App.xcodeproj/project.pbxproj
@@ -327,7 +327,7 @@
 					"$(inherited)",
 					"@executable_path/Frameworks",
 				);
-				MARKETING_VERSION = 2.7.1;
+				MARKETING_VERSION = 2.8.0;
 				OTHER_SWIFT_FLAGS = "$(inherited) \"-D\" \"COCOAPODS\" \"-DDEBUG\"";
 				PRODUCT_BUNDLE_IDENTIFIER = pub.ditto.app;
 				PRODUCT_NAME = "$(TARGET_NAME)";
@@ -351,7 +351,7 @@
 					"$(inherited)",
 					"@executable_path/Frameworks",
 				);
-				MARKETING_VERSION = 2.7.1;
+				MARKETING_VERSION = 2.8.0;
 				PRODUCT_BUNDLE_IDENTIFIER = pub.ditto.app;
 				PRODUCT_NAME = "$(TARGET_NAME)";
 				SWIFT_ACTIVE_COMPILATION_CONDITIONS = "";
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index c862c1c0..e4b77a8e 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "ditto",
   "private": true,
-  "version": "2.7.1",
+  "version": "2.8.0",
   "type": "module",
   "scripts": {
     "dev": "npm i --silent && vite",
diff --git a/public/CHANGELOG.md b/public/CHANGELOG.md
index d4a01377..a55491ad 100644
--- a/public/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/public/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,20 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## [2.8.0] - 2026-04-16
+
+### Added
+- Back up your secret key right from Profile settings -- reveal, copy, and save it to iCloud Keychain, Android Credential Manager, or a local file
+- Blobbi mission progress now persists across page refreshes, so your hatching and evolution journey picks up right where you left off
+
+### Changed
+- AI chat has been overhauled with a cleaner layout, the Dork mascot across empty states, and a clear path to grab Shakespeare credits when you run out
+- Friendly error banners now explain when you've hit the rate limit or run out of AI credits, instead of cryptic failures
+
+### Fixed
+- Avatar shape selection during signup now actually saves to your profile
+- Blobbi interaction missions now tally correctly the moment you start incubating or evolving
+- Blobbi task progress displays the right numbers immediately on page load instead of showing 0 until everything catches up
+
 ## [2.7.1] - 2026-04-16
 
 ### Added