diff --git a/ripple-example.txt b/ripple-example.txt
index b6a12d5774..bf671b36aa 100644
--- a/ripple-example.txt
+++ b/ripple-example.txt
@@ -108,7 +108,6 @@
 #    LTC
 #
 
-
 [validation_public_key]
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