diff --git a/machines/ponyo/default.nix b/machines/ponyo/default.nix
index 4e269d9..6064c91 100644
--- a/machines/ponyo/default.nix
+++ b/machines/ponyo/default.nix
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@
     };
   };
   # pin postgresql for matrix (will need to migrate eventually)
-  services.postgresql.package = pkgs.postgresql_11;
+  services.postgresql.package = pkgs.postgresql_16;
 
   # iodine DNS-based vpn
   services.iodine.server.enable = true;