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@@ -83,8 +83,6 @@ bitcoind -daemon -testnet
 ```
 
 Wait until `bitcoind` has synchronized with the testnet network.
-In case you use regtest, make sure you generate at least 432 blocks to
-activate SegWit.
 
 Make sure that you do not have `walletbroadcast=0` in your
 `~/.bitcoin/bitcoin.conf`, or you may run into trouble.