diff --git a/scripts/launch_local_testnet.sh b/scripts/launch_local_testnet.sh
index f9f7f6bdb1..3a696ebb50 100755
--- a/scripts/launch_local_testnet.sh
+++ b/scripts/launch_local_testnet.sh
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ USE_HTOP="1"
 USE_VC="1"
 LIGHTHOUSE_VC_NODES="0"
 USE_GANACHE="0"
-LOG_LEVEL="TRACE"
+LOG_LEVEL="DEBUG; TRACE:networking"
 BASE_PORT="9000"
 BASE_REMOTE_SIGNER_PORT="6000"
 BASE_METRICS_PORT="8008"