diff --git a/programs/nc/src/main.cpp b/programs/nc/src/main.cpp
index 7dcd5b86..8ab1a8b4 100644
--- a/programs/nc/src/main.cpp
+++ b/programs/nc/src/main.cpp
@@ -69,8 +69,6 @@ int main(int argc, char* argv[]) {
         return 1;
     }
 
-    tlib::sleep_ms(2000);
-
     sock.listen(false);
 
     if (!sock) {