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Deprecate verifications that don't begin with a request.
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content/client-server-api/modules/end_to_end_encryption.md

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An `m.key.verification.start` message can also be sent independently of any
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request, specifying the verification method to use.
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request, specifying the verification method to use. This behaviour is
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deprecated, and new clients should not begin verifications in this way.
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However, clients should handle such verifications started by other clients.
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Individual verification methods may add additional steps, events, and
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properties to the verification messages. Event types for methods defined

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