diff --git a/core/state/metadata.go b/core/state/metadata.go
index 6e7a717794..2d1cd9c656 100644
--- a/core/state/metadata.go
+++ b/core/state/metadata.go
@@ -58,8 +58,6 @@ const (
 	// BalanceIncreaseSelfdestruct is added to the recipient as indicated by a selfdestructing account.
 	BalanceIncreaseSelfdestruct BalanceChangeReason = 12
 	// BalanceDecreaseSelfdestruct is deducted from a contract due to self-destruct.
-	// This can happen either at the point of self-destruction, or at the end of the tx
-	// if ether was sent to contract post-selfdestruct.
 	BalanceDecreaseSelfdestruct BalanceChangeReason = 13
 	// BalanceDecreaseSelfdestructBurn is ether that is sent to an already self-destructed
 	// account within the same tx (captured at end of tx).