diff --git a/doc/i2p.md b/doc/i2p.md
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--- a/doc/i2p.md
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@@ -79,8 +79,8 @@ one of the networks has issues.
 ## Persistent vs transient I2P addresses
 
 The first time Bitcoin Core connects to the I2P router, it automatically
-generates a persistent I2P address and its corresponding private key by default
-or if `-i2pacceptincoming=1` is set.  The private key is saved in a file named
+generates a persistent I2P address and its corresponding private key by default,
+unless `-i2pacceptincoming=0` is set.  The private key is saved in a file named
 `i2p_private_key` in the Bitcoin Core data directory.  The persistent I2P
 address is used for making outbound connections and accepting inbound
 connections.