diff --git a/xep-0265.xml b/xep-0265.xml
index 72aaf5f5..745e124e 100644
--- a/xep-0265.xml
+++ b/xep-0265.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
     <abstract>This specification defines how to send parts of an XML stream over a direct connection between peers. This allows to send large stanzas or binary data without blocking the XML stream for other stanzas.</abstract>
     &LEGALNOTICE;
     <number>0265</number>
-    <status>Experimental</status>
+    <status>Deferred</status>
     <type>Standards Track</type>
     <sig>Standards</sig>
     <approver>Council</approver>