diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
index 6cdff82765..d57992ea96 100644
--- a/Dockerfile
+++ b/Dockerfile
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 FROM java:8
 
-CMD ["/usr/bin/java", "-jar", "iri-1.2.1.jar"]
+CMD ["/usr/bin/java", "-jar", "iri-1.2.2.jar"]
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 786fe2f3d5..3a6eb2e33a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -4,15 +4,9 @@ This is the testnet branch of the main IRI repository, as this is a IOTA referen
 
 It allows to connect easily using java directly to a local or a remote [[IOTA node]](http://learn.iota.org/).
 
-* **Latest release:** 1.2.0 Testnet Release
+* **Latest release:** 1.2.0 Release
 * **License:** GPLv3
 
-# Purpose of this repository
-
-Because the IOTA Testnet runs under different condtions than the main network, we have had to create a specific client just for the testnet. For one, there is no `snapshot` with the original holder's balances (see below for how to get tokens), and for another we have lowered the `minWeightMagnitude` minimum from 18 to `15`. This means that doing Proof of Work in this environment is executed much faster.
-
-The IOTA Foundation will also utilize this testnet to thoroughly review and test more experimental features (automated snapshotting and IXI for example will be tested soon). As such, you shouldn't just treat the testnet as an environment where you can roam freely without having to worry, you should also see it as a testbed, for the core team to improve the protocols, libraries and tools.
-
 # How to get started
 
 Obviously, because this is its own, independent network, you have to go through the same process as in the main network: **find neighbors**. You can find neighbors in the `#testnet` Slack channel[[Slack Invite]](http://slack.iota.org), or on our forum. Community members are usually very happy to help you out and get you connected. If you want to get tokens for your testcase, please just ask in one of the communication channels as well.
diff --git a/changelog.txt b/changelog.txt
index d7dfdc9f7e..c1d44b4cd4 100644
--- a/changelog.txt
+++ b/changelog.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+1.2.2
+    - fixed random tip requests
+    - added tests and cleaned some code
+
 1.2.1
     - cleaner API messaging
 
diff --git a/dependency-reduced-pom.xml b/dependency-reduced-pom.xml
index c075d7b4c6..cb08eaaa55 100644
--- a/dependency-reduced-pom.xml
+++ b/dependency-reduced-pom.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <groupId>com.iota</groupId>
   <artifactId>iri</artifactId>
   <name>IRI</name>
-  <version>1.2.1</version>
+  <version>1.2.2</version>
   <description>IOTA Reference Implementation</description>
   <scm>
     <connection>scm:git:git://github.com/iotaledger/iri.git</connection>
diff --git a/pom.xml b/pom.xml
index af9c17ad09..8d48bd6f53 100644
--- a/pom.xml
+++ b/pom.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 
     <groupId>com.iota</groupId>
     <artifactId>iri</artifactId>
-    <version>1.2.1</version>
+    <version>1.2.2</version>
 
     <name>IRI</name>
     <description>IOTA Reference Implementation</description>
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/iota/iri/IRI.java b/src/main/java/com/iota/iri/IRI.java
index 64cbdc20be..ae2a91770e 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/iota/iri/IRI.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/iota/iri/IRI.java
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ public class IRI {
 
     public static final String MAINNET_NAME = "IRI";
     public static final String TESTNET_NAME = "IRI Testnet";
-    public static final String VERSION = "1.2.1";
+    public static final String VERSION = "1.2.2";
     public static Iota iota;
     public static API api;
     public static IXI ixi;