diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json
index f3857b3e..11b387c1 100644
--- a/package-lock.json
+++ b/package-lock.json
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "@multiversx/sdk-core",
-  "version": "13.5.0",
+  "version": "13.6.0",
   "lockfileVersion": 2,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "@multiversx/sdk-core",
-      "version": "13.5.0",
+      "version": "13.6.0",
       "license": "MIT",
       "dependencies": {
         "@multiversx/sdk-transaction-decoder": "1.0.2",
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 2c162158..6a29957f 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@multiversx/sdk-core",
-  "version": "13.5.0",
+  "version": "13.6.0",
   "description": "MultiversX SDK for JavaScript and TypeScript",
   "author": "MultiversX",
   "homepage": "https://multiversx.com",
diff --git a/src/smartcontracts/interactionChecker.ts b/src/smartcontracts/interactionChecker.ts
index ac122c55..744525f5 100644
--- a/src/smartcontracts/interactionChecker.ts
+++ b/src/smartcontracts/interactionChecker.ts
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ import BigNumber from "bignumber.js";
  *  - errors related to calling "non-payable" functions with some value provided
  *  - gas estimation errors (not yet implemented)
  */
+/**
+ * @deprecated The Interaction checker is deprecated due to lack of use.
+ */
 export class InteractionChecker {
     checkInteraction(interaction: Interaction, definition: EndpointDefinition): void {
         this.checkPayable(interaction, definition);