diff --git a/system/athena/athenad.py b/system/athena/athenad.py
index 6a5d3d5294..430bfafe5f 100755
--- a/system/athena/athenad.py
+++ b/system/athena/athenad.py
@@ -572,7 +572,8 @@ def describeSim():
 
 
 @dispatcher.add_method
-def bootstrapEsim():
+def bootstrapSim(acknowledged: bool):
+  assert acknowledged, 'you must acknowledge the risks of this operation'
   HARDWARE.get_sim_lpa().bootstrap()