diff --git a/.github/workflows/development.yml b/.github/workflows/development.yml
index fb958d2f..ff7313cf 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/development.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/development.yml
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ jobs:
   test-build-upload:
     strategy:
       matrix:
-        go-version: [1.16.x, 1.17.x]
+        go-version: [1.17.x]
         platform: [ubuntu-latest]
     runs-on: ${{ matrix.platform }}
     steps:
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 41005f73..c01c8c6e 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ To install or upgrade just download the latest [binary](https://github.com/42wim
 Most people just want to use binaries, you can find those [here](https://github.com/42wim/matterbridge/releases/latest)
 
 If you really want to build from source, follow these instructions:
-Go 1.13+ is required. Make sure you have [Go](https://golang.org/doc/install) properly installed.
+Go 1.17+ is required. Make sure you have [Go](https://golang.org/doc/install) properly installed.
 
 ```bash
 go get github.com/42wim/matterbridge