diff --git a/lib/peer.js b/lib/peer.js
index 5efb9ed..4ba35dd 100644
--- a/lib/peer.js
+++ b/lib/peer.js
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ var $ = bitcore.util.preconditions;
 var util = require('util');
 
 /**
- * The Peer constructor will create an instance of Peer to send and recieve messages
+ * The Peer constructor will create an instance of Peer to send and receive messages
  * using the standard Bitcoin protocol. A Peer instance represents one connection
  * on the Bitcoin network. To create a new peer connection provide the host and port
  * options and then invoke the connect method. Additionally, a newly connected socket