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Move `matrix-sdk::encryption::backups` to matrix-sdk-crypto so that it can be used by clients using that crate

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Description

We have a useful module called `matrix-sdk::encryption::backups` ([documentation](https://matrix-org.github.io/matrix-rust-sdk/matrix_sdk/encryption/backups/index.html), [code](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-rust-sdk/tree/main/crates/matrix-sdk/src/encryption/backups)) which is responsible for managing server-side key backup. It would be useful to move that module to `matrix-sdk-crypto`, so that it can be used by clients like Element Web which depend on that library (and currently have to duplicate the backup-management code).

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Research direction

Start with crates/matrix-sdk/src/encryption/backups and compare its public API with the matrix-sdk-crypto crate and its documentation. Trace how server-side key backup is exposed and consumed, then verify that clients using matrix-sdk-crypto can use the moved functionality without duplicating backup-management code.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cryptography
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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