diff --git a/lib/blockchain/chain.js b/lib/blockchain/chain.js
index f8e48abe..13b02375 100644
--- a/lib/blockchain/chain.js
+++ b/lib/blockchain/chain.js
@@ -1177,7 +1177,7 @@ Chain.prototype.invalidate = async function invalidate(hash) {
 
 Chain.prototype._invalidate = async function _invalidate(hash) {
   await this._replay(hash, false);
-  this.chain.setInvalid(hash);
+  this.setInvalid(hash);
 };
 
 /**