diff --git a/data/genesis/staging.toml b/data/genesis/staging.toml
index b45559f3a..d228fc161 100644
--- a/data/genesis/staging.toml
+++ b/data/genesis/staging.toml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ capacity = 10
 [chain_config]
 chain_id = 888888888
 base_fee = '0 wei'
-max_block_size = '1mb'
+max_block_size = '30mb'
 fee_recipient = '0x0000000000000000000000000000000000000000'
 
 [header]