diff --git a/database/postgresql/postgresql.go b/database/postgresql/postgresql.go
index 0b8f4fa8..6bf51c83 100644
--- a/database/postgresql/postgresql.go
+++ b/database/postgresql/postgresql.go
@@ -105,10 +105,6 @@ func (db *Database) GetLastBlockHeight() (int64, error) {
 		return 0, fmt.Errorf("error while getting last block height, error: %s", err)
 	}
 
-	if height == 0 {
-		return 0, fmt.Errorf("cannot get block height, no blocks saved")
-	}
-
 	return height, nil
 }