I see some protocols using both like mam. What's the difference between these versions? Is one inherently better over the other?
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Difference between :0 and :1
They are successive versions
They are successive versions of the same protocol, and include changes and improvements (that right now I don't know where can you find them). If both client and server support the newer version, obviously it's preferable to use the new version.