matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix-spec

m.room.tombstone should reference the new room's create event

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Description

Background: [MSC1501](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/issues/1501) adds room upgrade support, which is where `m.room.tombstone` comes from.

An event ID in the tombstone event makes it easier for clients to jump to the new room at the beginning of the timeline.

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Research direction

Start with MSC1501 and the existing definition of m.room.tombstone in the Matrix specification. Determine the appropriate reference to the new room's create event and update the event documentation so clients can use it to reach the new room at the beginning of its timeline.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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