openrtb.2.6.deprecated_fields

What it means

imp.video.sequence, imp.audio.sequence, device.didsha1, device.didmd5, device.dpidsha1, device.dpidmd5, device.macsha1, device.macmd5, user.yob, user.gender, bid.api is deprecated as of OpenRTB 2.6-202204.

OpenRTB 2.6 deprecated legacy sequence, device-ID hash, demographic, and single-api fields.

Why it matters

Deprecated fields can be ignored or dropped by up-to-date consumers and are eventually removed. Building on one leaves you exposed when a partner stops reading it.

How to fix it

Stop depending on imp.video.sequence and check the specification for its replacement.

Paste your bid request into the tester and select OpenRTB 2.6-202204 to see whether this rule fires against your payload.

Reference

• Specification section: Sections 3.2.7, 3.2.8, 3.2.18, 3.2.20, 4.2.3
• Source: OpenRTB 2.6 Appendix B: Version 2.5 to 2.6

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