diff --git a/spartan/aztec-network/values/ignition-testnet.yaml b/spartan/aztec-network/values/ignition-testnet.yaml
index e4987483739..e2b6b809dfc 100644
--- a/spartan/aztec-network/values/ignition-testnet.yaml
+++ b/spartan/aztec-network/values/ignition-testnet.yaml
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ proverNode:
   l1GasPriceMax: 500
 
 validator:
-  replicas: 3
+  replicas: 1
   l1FixedPriorityFeePerGas: 3
   l1GasLimitBufferPercentage: 15
   l1GasPriceMax: 500