diff --git a/seed_file_management.cpp b/seed_file_management.cpp
index c8721a7..7971309 100644
--- a/seed_file_management.cpp
+++ b/seed_file_management.cpp
@@ -111,8 +111,7 @@ auto SeedFileManager::update_seed_file() -> void {
 		}
 
 		std::string str_buff(reinterpret_cast<const char*>(&buff[0]),
-							 buff.SizeInBytes() *
-								 8); // we need the size in bits
+							 buff.SizeInBytes());
 
 		this->_p_accumulator->call_reseed(str_buff);
 		write_seed_file();