diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0e87dfc..3b4dd1e 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Run `silentdragonlite-cli help` to see a list of all commands.
 ### Note Management
 silentdragonlite does automatic note and utxo management, which means it doesn't allow you to manually select which address to send outgoing transactions from. It follows these principles:
 * Defaults to sending shielded transactions, even if you're sending to a transparent address
-* Sapling funds need at least 5 confirmations before they can be spent
+* Sapling funds need at least 2 confirmations before they can be spent
 * Can select funds from multiple shielded addresses in the same transaction
 * Will automatically shield your transparent funds at the first opportunity
     * When sending an outgoing transaction to a shielded address, silentdragonlite can decide to use the transaction to additionally shield your transparent funds (i.e., send your transparent funds to your own shielded address in the same transaction)
diff --git a/lib/src/lib.rs b/lib/src/lib.rs
index 3e4fe27..5728ae7 100644
--- a/lib/src/lib.rs
+++ b/lib/src/lib.rs
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ pub mod commands;
 #[folder = "zcash-params/"]
 pub struct SaplingParams;
 
-pub const ANCHOR_OFFSET: u32 = 4;
+pub const ANCHOR_OFFSET: u32 = 2;
 
 
 pub mod grpc_client {
diff --git a/lib/src/lightwallet.rs b/lib/src/lightwallet.rs
index b76e242..6eb81f8 100644
--- a/lib/src/lightwallet.rs
+++ b/lib/src/lightwallet.rs
@@ -1471,7 +1471,7 @@ impl LightWallet {
         if selected_value < u64::from(target_value) {
             let e = format!(
                 "Insufficient verified funds (have {}, need {:?}). NOTE: funds need {} confirmations before they can be spent.",
-                selected_value, target_value, self.config.anchor_offset - 2
+                selected_value, target_value, self.config.anchor_offset 
             );
             error!("{}", e);
             return Err(e);