Update README to make Element sponsorship explicit (#4901)

README.md

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 This is the [Matrix](https://matrix.org) Client-Server SDK for JavaScript and TypeScript. This SDK can be run in a
 browser or in Node.js.
 
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+<picture>
+  <source srcset="contrib/element-logo-light.png" media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)">
+  <source srcset="contrib/element-logo-dark.png" media="(prefers-color-scheme: light)">
+  <img src="contrib/element-logo-fallback.png" alt="Element logo">
+</picture>
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+<br><br>
+Development and maintenance is proudly sponsored by [Element](https://element.io). Element uses the SDK in their flagship [web](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web) and [desktop](https://github.com/element-hq/element-desktop) clients.
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+The SDK is also the basis for multiple Matrix projects and we welcome contributions from all.
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 #### Minimum Matrix server version: v1.1
 
 The Matrix specification is constantly evolving - while this SDK aims for maximum backwards compatibility, it only