diff --git a/foundation/src/main/resources/chains.yaml b/foundation/src/main/resources/chains.yaml
index 347fb9de1..f702d3ae1 100644
--- a/foundation/src/main/resources/chains.yaml
+++ b/foundation/src/main/resources/chains.yaml
@@ -629,6 +629,8 @@ chain-settings:
       type: eth
       settings:
         expected-block-time: 2s
+        options:
+          validate-peers: false
         lags:
           syncing: 40
           lagging: 20