diff --git a/src/main/resources/blockchain.json b/src/main/resources/blockchain.json
index 0ab227dc..dbd466d3 100644
--- a/src/main/resources/blockchain.json
+++ b/src/main/resources/blockchain.json
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 	"requireGroupForApproval": false,
 	"defaultGroupId": 0,
 	"oneNamePerAccount": false,
-	"maxProxyRelationships": 4,
+	"maxProxyRelationships": 8,
 	"genesisInfo": {
 		"version": 1,
 		"timestamp": "1400247274336",