diff --git a/codegen/src/main/resources/cordapp/cordapp_gradle.mustache b/codegen/src/main/resources/cordapp/cordapp_gradle.mustache
index 09c7bce..084ad1f 100644
--- a/codegen/src/main/resources/cordapp/cordapp_gradle.mustache
+++ b/codegen/src/main/resources/cordapp/cordapp_gradle.mustache
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@ buildscript {
         quasar_version = '0.7.10'
         spring_boot_version = '2.0.2.RELEASE'
         spring_boot_gradle_plugin_version = '2.0.2.RELEASE'
-        slf4j_version = '1.7.25'
         logback_version = '1.2.3'
         corda_platform_version = '4'.toInteger()
         jersey_version = '2.29'