diff --git a/js/pivx_shield.ts b/js/pivx_shield.ts
index d08d57f..86b49be 100644
--- a/js/pivx_shield.ts
+++ b/js/pivx_shield.ts
@@ -302,7 +302,7 @@ export class PIVXShield {
       hex,
       this.extfvk,
       this.isTestnet,
-      this.unspentNotes,
+      decryptOnly ? [] : this.unspentNotes,
     );
     if (!decryptOnly) {
       this.commitmentTree = res.commitment_tree;