diff --git a/src/key.rs b/src/key.rs
index b8b9662f0..0bdc3d245 100644
--- a/src/key.rs
+++ b/src/key.rs
@@ -337,17 +337,11 @@ pub(crate) async fn store_self_keypair(
                 KeyPairUse::ReadOnly => false,
             };
 
-            // `addr` and `is_default` written for compatibility with older versions,
-            // until new cores are rolled out everywhere.
-            // otherwise "add second device" or "backup" may break.
-            // moreover, this allows downgrades to the previous version.
-            // writing of `addr` and `is_default` can be removed ~ 2024-08
-            let addr = keypair.addr.to_string();
             transaction
                 .execute(
-                    "INSERT OR REPLACE INTO keypairs (public_key, private_key, addr, is_default)
-                     VALUES (?,?,?,?)",
-                    (&public_key, &secret_key, addr, is_default),
+                    "INSERT OR REPLACE INTO keypairs (public_key, private_key)
+                     VALUES (?,?)",
+                    (&public_key, &secret_key),
                 )
                 .context("Failed to insert keypair")?;