diff --git a/examples/simulate-proposal/package.json b/examples/simulate-proposal/package.json
index a9a60d82..b40e7628 100644
--- a/examples/simulate-proposal/package.json
+++ b/examples/simulate-proposal/package.json
@@ -11,6 +11,6 @@
   "dependencies": {
     "@openzeppelin/defender-sdk": "1.15.0",
     "dotenv": "^16.3.1",
-    "ethers": "^6.9.0"
+    "ethers": "^6.16.0"
   }
 }