diff --git a/lib/contracts/blockchain.js b/lib/contracts/blockchain.js
index 8d14e03b8..b2e6344ec 100644
--- a/lib/contracts/blockchain.js
+++ b/lib/contracts/blockchain.js
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ class Blockchain {
       cb = function(){};
     }
     if (this.isWeb3Ready) {
+      this.events.emit(WEB3_READY);
       return cb();
     }
     const self = this;