diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0caf41d..055704f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Generate an RSA Keypair:
 ```javascript
 var RSA = require('rsa-compat').RSA;
 
-var bitlen = 1024;
+var bitlen = 2048;
 var exp = 65537;
 var options = { public: true, pem: true, internal: true };
 
@@ -111,10 +111,10 @@ Create a private keypair and export it as PEM, JWK, and/or internal formats
 ```javascript
 RSA.generateKeypair(null, null, null, function (keypair) { /*...*/ });
 
-RSA.generateKeypair(1024, 65537, { pem: false, public: false, internal: false }, function (keypair) { /*...*/ });
+RSA.generateKeypair(2048, 65537, { pem: false, public: false, internal: false }, function (keypair) { /*...*/ });
 ```
 
-`bitlen`: *1024* (default), 2048, or 4096
+`bitlen`: 2048 or 4096
 
 `exp`: *65537* (default)