diff --git a/matrix_keycloak_bot.py b/matrix_keycloak_bot.py
index 6464bfd..8357306 100644
--- a/matrix_keycloak_bot.py
+++ b/matrix_keycloak_bot.py
@@ -428,9 +428,6 @@ async def main():
                 "access_token": client.api.token,
                 "device_id": client.device_id
             }, f)
-
-    # Start the crypto machine
-    await client.crypto.start()
     
     # Bootstrap Cross-Signing and Key Recovery using the environment variable
     recovery_key = os.getenv("MATRIX_RECOVERY_KEY")