diff --git a/lib/bitcoind.js b/lib/bitcoind.js
index 2579ce1c..321f5dac 100644
--- a/lib/bitcoind.js
+++ b/lib/bitcoind.js
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ Bitcoin.prototype.error = function() {
 Bitcoin.prototype.close = function() {
   clearInterval(this._interval);
   delete this._interval;
+  // XXX Call bitcoind's shutdown here
 };
 
 /**