diff --git a/checkpoints.go b/checkpoints.go
index 8f2077c3..6ba4972e 100644
--- a/checkpoints.go
+++ b/checkpoints.go
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ import (
 	"github.com/conformal/btcwire"
 )
 
-const CheckpointConfirmations = 20
+const CheckpointConfirmations = 2016
 
 // A checkpoint is a known good point in the block chain.  Using checkpoints
 // allows a few optimizations for old blocks during initial download and also