diff --git a/xep-0384.xml b/xep-0384.xml
index d72e029b..58f46cb4 100644
--- a/xep-0384.xml
+++ b/xep-0384.xml
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification defines a protocol for end-to-end encryption in one-to-one chats, as well as group chats where each participant may have multiple clients per account.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0384</number>
-  <status>Deferred</status>
+  <status>Experimental</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>
@@ -72,6 +72,7 @@
         <li>Change namespace to <tt>&ns;</tt></li>
         <li>Use wrapping 'keys' element for key elements in 'header'.</li>
         <li>Define threat model</li>
+        <li>Change the state back to Experimental</li>
       </ul>
     </remark>
   </revision>