diff --git a/bootstrap/viaproxy/build.gradle.kts b/bootstrap/viaproxy/build.gradle.kts
index c71b07389..31173ff5d 100644
--- a/bootstrap/viaproxy/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/bootstrap/viaproxy/build.gradle.kts
@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
-java {
-    targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_17
-    sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_17
-}
-
 indra {
     javaVersions {
         target(17)