diff --git a/src/node/waku_node.py b/src/node/waku_node.py
index f2a5356fc..af2f5ae3b 100644
--- a/src/node/waku_node.py
+++ b/src/node/waku_node.py
@@ -407,7 +407,7 @@ class WakuNode:
                     if p["Rln Relay"] != "READY":
                         raise AssertionError("Waiting for the Rln relay status: READY")
                     # TODO: Remove once Rln Relay reflects true RLN status
-                    sleep(20)
+                #    sleep(20)
 
             logger.info("Node protocols are initialized !!")