diff --git a/__init__.py b/__init__.py
index 7e80766..bac1155 100644
--- a/__init__.py
+++ b/__init__.py
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ def nostrmarket_start():
 
     async def _wait_for_nostr_events():
         # wait for this extension to initialize
-        await asyncio.sleep(5)
+        await asyncio.sleep(15)
         await wait_for_nostr_events(nostr_client)
 
     loop = asyncio.get_event_loop()