diff --git a/lib/node/spvnode.js b/lib/node/spvnode.js
index 9af7a277..4acc5713 100644
--- a/lib/node/spvnode.js
+++ b/lib/node/spvnode.js
@@ -169,9 +169,6 @@ SPVNode.prototype._open = co(function* open(callback) {
   // Ensure primary wallet.
   yield this.openWallet();
 
-  // Load bloom filter.
-  yield this.openFilter();
-
   if (this.http)
     yield this.http.open();