diff --git a/lib/node/fullnode.js b/lib/node/fullnode.js
index 00c73dc7..eaaf1ccb 100644
--- a/lib/node/fullnode.js
+++ b/lib/node/fullnode.js
@@ -245,12 +245,12 @@ Fullnode.prototype._open = co(function* open() {
   // Ensure primary wallet.
   yield this.openWallet();
 
-  // Zap stale txs.
-  yield this.walletdb.zap(72 * 3600);
-
   // Rescan for any missed transactions.
   yield this.rescan();
 
+  // Zap stale txs.
+  yield this.walletdb.zap(72 * 3600);
+
   // Rebroadcast pending transactions.
   yield this.resend();
 
diff --git a/lib/node/spvnode.js b/lib/node/spvnode.js
index afaf05bf..fd0bf7e7 100644
--- a/lib/node/spvnode.js
+++ b/lib/node/spvnode.js
@@ -168,12 +168,12 @@ SPVNode.prototype._open = co(function* open(callback) {
   // Load bloom filter.
   yield this.openFilter();
 
-  // Zap stale txs.
-  yield this.walletdb.zap(72 * 3600);
-
   // Rescan for any missed transactions.
   yield this.rescan();
 
+  // Zap stale txs.
+  yield this.walletdb.zap(72 * 3600);
+
   // Rebroadcast pending transactions.
   yield this.resend();