diff --git a/gatewayd_plugin.yaml b/gatewayd_plugin.yaml
index ed026b7..da5d9ce 100644
--- a/gatewayd_plugin.yaml
+++ b/gatewayd_plugin.yaml
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 # Plugin configuration file for GatewayD
 
-verificationPolicy: "passdown"
 compatibilityPolicy: "strict"
 acceptancePolicy: "accept"
 terminationPolicy: "stop"