diff --git a/src/services/service.ts b/src/services/service.ts
index baa0343..e287a98 100755
--- a/src/services/service.ts
+++ b/src/services/service.ts
@@ -1471,9 +1471,9 @@ export default class Services {
     
     return new Promise<void>((resolve, reject) => {
       const checkForHandshake = () => {
-        // Check if we have any members (indicating handshake was received)
-        if (Object.keys(this.membersList).length > 0) {
-          console.log('Handshake message received, members list populated');
+        // Check if we have any members or any relays (indicating handshake was received)
+        if (Object.keys(this.membersList).length > 0 || Object.keys(this.relayAddresses).length > 0) {
+          console.log('Handshake message received (members or relays present)');
           resolve();
           return;
         }