diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
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 # Change Log
 
-## [2.9.0](https://github.com/zammad/zammad/tree/2.9.0) (2018-xx-xx)
-[Full Changelog](https://github.com/zammad/zammad/compare/2.8.0...2.9.0)
+## [2.10.0](https://github.com/zammad/zammad/tree/2.10.0) (2019-xx-xx)
+[Full Changelog](https://github.com/zammad/zammad/compare/2.8.0...2.10.0)
 
 **Implemented enhancements:**
 
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
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-2.9.x
+2.10.x