diff --git a/src/xian/upgrader.py b/src/xian/upgrader.py
deleted file mode 100644
index 3a68b64e..00000000
--- a/src/xian/upgrader.py
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,72 +0,0 @@
-import os
-import gc
-
-from loguru import logger
-
-
-class UpgradeHandler:
-    """
-    This class enables seamless blockchain upgrades, avoiding hard forks by allowing dynamic switching between method versions at specific block heights. 
-    It ensures synchronization and transaction replay with consistent hash results across blockchain versions. 
-    The class uses versioned files, switching from version x to version y at predetermined block heights to maintain data integrity and compatibility.
-    It leverages the importlib library for dynamic loading and unloading of modules (ex. finalize_block_v1.py, finalize_block_v2.py, etc.), 
-    facilitating live updates to logic without network downtime or manual module replacement.
-    """
-    def __init__(self, app):
-        self.current_version = "v1"
-        self.app = app
-
-    async def change_version(self, version: str):
-        """
-        This function changes the working version of modules by dynamically loading
-        modules based on the specified version. For version 'v1', it looks for files without
-        the '_v' marker. For versions beyond 'v1', it looks for files with the corresponding
-        version marker (e.g., '_v2.py').
-        """
-        try:
-            project_dir = os.path.dirname(os.path.realpath(__file__))
-            for root, dirs, files in os.walk(project_dir):
-                for file in files:
-                    # For version 'v1', load files without '_v' in their name
-                    if version == "v1" and '_v' not in file and file.endswith(".py"):
-                        await self._load_module(file, root, project_dir)
-                    # For other versions, check for the appropriate version marker in the file name
-                    elif f"_{version}.py" in file:
-                        await self._load_module(file, root, project_dir)
-            logger.info(f"Changed to version {version}")
-        except Exception as e:
-            raise Exception(f"Upgrade failed: {e}")
-
-    async def _load_module(self, file, root, project_dir):
-        """
-        Helper function to load or reload a module given its filename and directory.
-        """
-        relative_path = os.path.relpath(os.path.join(root, file), start=project_dir)
-        module_path = relative_path.replace(os.path.sep, '.')[:-3]  # remove '.py' extension
-        original_module_path = module_path.replace(f"_v{self.current_version}", "") if self.current_version != "v1" else module_path.split('_v')[0]
-
-        # Prepend xian.
-        module_path = f"xian.{module_path}"
-        original_module_path = f"xian.{original_module_path}"
-
-        self.app.load_module(module_path, original_module_path)
-
-        # Explicitly collect garbage
-        gc.collect()
-           
-    async def check_version(self, block_height: int):
-        """
-        Check if a version change is required based on the current block height.
-        """
-        # if block_height >= 1 and self.current_version == "v1":
-        #     self.change_version("v2")
-        #     self.current_version = "v2"
-        # if block_height >= 200000 and block_height < 300000 and self.current_version == "v2":
-        #     self.change_version("v3")
-        #     self.current_version = "v3"
-
-        # Btw. there is no issue with downgrading either
-
-        # if block_height >= 300000 and self.current_version == "v3":
-        #     self.change_version("v2")
-        #     self.current_version = "v2"
diff --git a/src/xian/xian_abci.py b/src/xian/xian_abci.py
index 6efeb98b..5d1f352b 100644
--- a/src/xian/xian_abci.py
+++ b/src/xian/xian_abci.py
@@ -23,7 +23,6 @@
     prepare_proposal,
     query,
 )
-from xian.upgrader import UpgradeHandler
 from xian.validators import ValidatorHandler
 from xian.nonce import NonceStorage
 from xian.processor import TxProcessor
@@ -72,7 +71,6 @@ def __init__(self, constants=Constants()):
 
         self.client = ContractingClient(storage_home=constants.STORAGE_HOME)
         self.nonce_storage = NonceStorage(self.client)
-        self.upgrader = UpgradeHandler(self)
         self.validator_handler = ValidatorHandler(self)
         self.tx_processor = TxProcessor(client=self.client)
         self.rewards_handler = RewardsHandler(client=self.client)
@@ -142,7 +140,6 @@ async def finalize_block(self, req):
         Contains the fields of the newly decided block.
         This method is equivalent to the call sequence BeginBlock, [DeliverTx], and EndBlock in the previous version of ABCI.
         """
-        await self.upgrader.check_version(req.height)
         res = await finalize_block.finalize_block(self, req)
         return res