diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 015565ae..1af69cac 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [package]
 name = "dashmap"
-version = "4.0.2"
+version = "5.0.0"
 authors = ["Acrimon <joel.wejdenstal@gmail.com>"]
 edition = "2018"
 license = "MIT"
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 14d80981..d4064f29 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -30,16 +30,6 @@ If you have any suggestions or tips do not hesitate to open an issue or a PR.
 
 - `rayon` - Enables rayon support.
 
-## Support me
-
-[![Foo](https://c5.patreon.com/external/logo/become_a_patron_button@2x.png)](https://patreon.com/acrimon)
-
-Creating and testing open-source software like DashMap takes up a large portion of my time
-and comes with costs such as test hardware. Please consider supporting me and everything I make for the public
-to enable me to continue doing this.
-
-If you want to support me please head over and take a look at my [patreon](https://www.patreon.com/acrimon).
-
 ## Contributing
 
 DashMap is gladly accepts contributions!