diff --git a/xep-0380.xml b/xep-0380.xml
index e6ca897f..250298f0 100644
--- a/xep-0380.xml
+++ b/xep-0380.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
     recipient can discover how to decrypt it.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0380</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>