diff --git a/precompiles/interfaces/hardhat.config.ts b/precompiles/interfaces/hardhat.config.ts
index d329ada4..43757e6a 100644
--- a/precompiles/interfaces/hardhat.config.ts
+++ b/precompiles/interfaces/hardhat.config.ts
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ const config: HardhatUserConfig = {
             {
                 version: "0.8.20",
                 settings: {
-                    evmVersion: "london",
+                    evmVersion: "istanbul",
                     optimizer: {
                         enabled: true,
                         runs: 200,