diff --git a/src/RNS/Interfaces/linux_bluetooth_driver.py b/src/RNS/Interfaces/linux_bluetooth_driver.py
index 03982f8..168ca4c 100644
--- a/src/RNS/Interfaces/linux_bluetooth_driver.py
+++ b/src/RNS/Interfaces/linux_bluetooth_driver.py
@@ -1208,6 +1208,9 @@ class BluezeroGATTServer:
         self.tx_characteristic = None
         self.identity_characteristic = None
 
+        # State
+        self.running = False
+
         # Identity
         self.identity_bytes: Optional[bytes] = None