diff --git a/examples/testnet_compound_multichain_taco.py b/examples/testnet_compound_multichain_taco.py
index 535515a73..185ccab69 100644
--- a/examples/testnet_compound_multichain_taco.py
+++ b/examples/testnet_compound_multichain_taco.py
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ coordinator_agent = CoordinatorAgent(
     blockchain_endpoint=polygon_endpoint,
     registry=registry,
 )
-ritual_id = 5  # got this from a side channel
+ritual_id = 0  # got this from a side channel
 ritual = coordinator_agent.get_ritual(ritual_id)
 
 # known authorized encryptor for ritual 3
diff --git a/examples/testnet_simple_taco.py b/examples/testnet_simple_taco.py
index df95b4ff9..5a49696b4 100644
--- a/examples/testnet_simple_taco.py
+++ b/examples/testnet_simple_taco.py
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ coordinator_agent = CoordinatorAgent(
     blockchain_endpoint=polygon_endpoint,
     registry=registry,
 )
-ritual_id = 5  # got this from a side channel
+ritual_id = 0  # got this from a side channel
 ritual = coordinator_agent.get_ritual(ritual_id)
 
 # known authorized encryptor for ritual 3