diff --git a/sample.config.json b/sample.config.json
index 0daad6e..e127c34 100644
--- a/sample.config.json
+++ b/sample.config.json
@@ -2,9 +2,6 @@
   "matrixServerUrl": "",
   "settingsEndpoint": "",
   "facilitatorRoomId": "",
-  "encryptionConfig": {
-    "algorithm": "m.megolm.v1.aes-sha2"
-  },
   "kickReason": "A facilitator has already joined this chat.",
   "botErrorMessage": "Something went wrong on our end, please restart the chat and try again.",
   "botUserId": "",