diff --git a/mautrix_telegram/example-config.yaml b/mautrix_telegram/example-config.yaml
index 5c80112e..2b4eb662 100644
--- a/mautrix_telegram/example-config.yaml
+++ b/mautrix_telegram/example-config.yaml
@@ -243,8 +243,6 @@ bridge:
         # Default to encryption, force-enable encryption in all portals the bridge creates
         # This will cause the bridge bot to be in private chats for the encryption to work properly.
         default: false
-        # Database for the encryption data. If set to `default`, will use the appservice database.
-        database: default
         # Options for automatic key sharing.
         key_sharing:
             # Enable key sharing? If enabled, key requests for rooms where users are in will be fulfilled.