diff --git a/packages/contracts/package.json b/packages/contracts/package.json
index 0fe7b82..d8618b1 100644
--- a/packages/contracts/package.json
+++ b/packages/contracts/package.json
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
   "license": "MIT",
   "devDependencies": {
     "@nomicfoundation/hardhat-toolbox": "^6.1.0",
-    "hardhat": "^2.28.4",
+    "hardhat": "^3.4.0",
     "ts-node": "^10.9.2",
     "typescript": "^5.9.3"
   },