diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 68a4219..c9c58f6 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "@nomicfoundation/hardhat-toolbox": "^7.0.0",
-    "hardhat": "^2.22.0",
+    "hardhat": "^3.12.0",
     "dotenv": "^17.4.2"
   },
   "dependencies": {