diff --git a/lightning-network-tools/lnd/optimal-configuration-of-a-routing-node.md b/lightning-network-tools/lnd/optimal-configuration-of-a-routing-node.md
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--- a/lightning-network-tools/lnd/optimal-configuration-of-a-routing-node.md
+++ b/lightning-network-tools/lnd/optimal-configuration-of-a-routing-node.md
@@ -81,15 +81,6 @@ tor.v3=true
 listen=localhost
 ```
 
-If you prefer to make your node available through the Tor network, set these lines in your configuration.
-
-```
-sync-freelist=1
-stagger-initial-reconnect=1
-```
-
-This will help our node start up faster by applying randomized staggering when reconnecting to persistent peers. This minimizes the chance of connecting to all non-responsive peers at once.
-
 `debuglevel=CNCT=debug,CRTR=debug,HSWC=debug,NTFN=debug,RPCS=debug`
 
 CNCT, CRTR and HSWV provide channel-related logs, while NTFN provides chain-related logs. RPCS will provide you with RPC-related logs.