diff --git a/proposals/2176-update-redaction-rules.md b/proposals/2176-update-redaction-rules.md
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--- a/proposals/2176-update-redaction-rules.md
+++ b/proposals/2176-update-redaction-rules.md
@@ -95,3 +95,9 @@ happen:
 In short, I consider it important for the elegance of the Matrix protocol that
 we do not add unnecessary properties to the list of those to be preserved by
 redaction.
+
+## Unstable prefix
+
+Implementations should use `org.matrix.msc2176` for the room version containing
+this change until assigned to a specified room version. That room version should
+use room version 6 as a base.