diff --git a/templates/cdk-erigon/config.yml b/templates/cdk-erigon/config.yml
index d64055b2..be8da786 100644
--- a/templates/cdk-erigon/config.yml
+++ b/templates/cdk-erigon/config.yml
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ zkevm.reject-smart-contract-deployments: false
 # Disables virtual counters, which are used by sequencer nodes when external execution is not enabled.
 # This can impact performance and transaction processing capabilities.
 # Default: false
-zkevm.disable-virtual-counters: true
+zkevm.disable-virtual-counters: {{if eq .consensus_contract_type "pessimistic"}}true{{else}}false{{end}}
 
 # Multiplier used to reduce the depth of SMT when calculating virtual counters.
 # A value less than 1 will decrease SMT depth, potentially improving performance but may affect accuracy.