diff --git a/pythonbpf/decorators.py b/pythonbpf/decorators.py
index 28bacfd..5c69cb4 100644
--- a/pythonbpf/decorators.py
+++ b/pythonbpf/decorators.py
@@ -6,7 +6,3 @@ def tracepoint(name: str):
 
 def license(license_type: str):
     return license_type
-
-def trace_printk(msg: str):
-    # placeholder — real version lowers to IR later
-    print(f"[trace_printk] {msg}")