diff --git a/tests/node_test_rig/src/lib.rs b/tests/node_test_rig/src/lib.rs
index 9cfcc7eeaa..e5b9245b1e 100644
--- a/tests/node_test_rig/src/lib.rs
+++ b/tests/node_test_rig/src/lib.rs
@@ -86,8 +86,6 @@ pub fn testing_client_config() -> ClientConfig {
         genesis_time: now,
     };
 
-    client_config.dummy_eth1_backend = true;
-
     client_config
 }