diff --git a/mixnode/src/config/mod.rs b/mixnode/src/config/mod.rs
index 23a80a5127..77aea3b591 100644
--- a/mixnode/src/config/mod.rs
+++ b/mixnode/src/config/mod.rs
@@ -491,9 +491,6 @@ struct Debug {
     maximum_connection_buffer_size: usize,
 
     /// Specifies whether the mixnode should be using the legacy framing for the sphinx packets.
-    // it's set to true by default. The reason for that decision is to preserve compatibility with the
-    // existing nodes whilst everyone else is upgrading and getting the code for handling the new field.
-    // It shall be disabled in the subsequent releases.
     use_legacy_framed_packet_version: bool,
 }
 
@@ -506,8 +503,7 @@ impl Default for Debug {
             packet_forwarding_maximum_backoff: DEFAULT_PACKET_FORWARDING_MAXIMUM_BACKOFF,
             initial_connection_timeout: DEFAULT_INITIAL_CONNECTION_TIMEOUT,
             maximum_connection_buffer_size: DEFAULT_MAXIMUM_CONNECTION_BUFFER_SIZE,
-            // TODO: remember to change it in one of future releases!!
-            use_legacy_framed_packet_version: true,
+            use_legacy_framed_packet_version: false,
         }
     }
 }