New Crypto Feature
On Telegram: What
It Means
For Users
New Crypto Feature On Telegram: What It Means For Users
by Jake Simmons
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Telegram has kicked off 2025 with a significant update that deepens its
integration with the crypto ecosystem. As reported by TechCrunch, the
messaging service has introduced NFT• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » NFT - невзаимозаменяемый токен gifting capabilities alongside
third-party verification.
Telegram Launches New Crypto Feature
Traditionally, Telegram has provided verification for public figures and
organizations to authenticate their presence on the platform. The latest
update broadens this scope by enabling third-party entities—such as food• Питание » Пищевые жиры » Спред (продукт)
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quality regulators or educational bodies—to verify user accounts. This move
aims to bolster trust and mitigate the spread• Питание » Пищевые жиры » Спред (продукт)
• Питание » Пищевые масла » Спред (продукт) of misinformation.
In Telegram’s own words, “This decentralized platform for additional
verification will help prevent scams and reduce misinformation — with a unique
proactive solution that sets a new safety standard for social platforms.”
Verified accounts will now feature a distinct logo beside their names,
replacing the conventional blue checkmark, thereby distinguishing them more
clearly.
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Entities interested in obtaining verification must undergo a stringent
application process. “People or organizations that want to be authenticated
will need to first undergo verification and complete an application to become
eligible to receive the verified mark,” Telegram detailed in a blog post.
The platform’s Bot API facilitates the management of verification statuses,
allowing organizations to assign or revoke verification with ease. Verified
profiles under these third-party authorities will display the respective
organization s logo, enhancing their credibility and ensuring users can
reliably identify authentic accounts.
In an innovative fusion of crypto and social engagement, Telegram has also
unveiled the ability to convert gifts into Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) . Users
can purchase Telegram Stars either directly through the app or via the
Fragment site by linking their TON• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » Ton crypto wallets. These Stars can then be
used to send personalized gifts featuring custom backgrounds and icons, which
can subsequently be minted as NFTs.
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“Users would be able to trade these NFTs on different platforms,” Telegram
announced, emphasizing the interoperability of this new feature. To facilitate
the blockchain• Информационные технологии » Информационно-коммуникационные технологии » Информационные технологии и телекоммуникации » Базы данных » Публичная база транзакций » Блокчейн
• Высокие технологии » Информационные технологии и телекоммуникации » Базы данных » Публичная база транзакций » Блокчейн transactions required for NFT• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » NFT - невзаимозаменяемый токен creation, Telegram imposes a fee
for upgrading gifts to collectibles. This initiative not only enhances the
user experience by adding a unique, tradable element to gifting but also
reinforces Telegram’s commitment to integrating crypto functionalities
seamlessly into its platform.
Beyond the core features of verification and NFT• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » NFT - невзаимозаменяемый токен gifting, the update
introduces emoji reactions for service messages—such as welcoming new group
members—and improved search filters tailored for private chats, group
discussions, and channels.
Notably, Telegram has been proactive in leveraging crypto for various platform
functionalities , including monetization for creators and facilitating
payments for games and mini-applications. The introduction of third-party
verification and NFT• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » NFT - невзаимозаменяемый токен gifting further cements Telegram’s role in the evolving
crypto landscape.
Telegram’s native cryptocurrency• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта, Toncoin (TON• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » Ton), has seen a 5% increase over
the past 24 hours, although it has experienced a -22% decline over the past 29
days. The cryptocurrency• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта maintains a market capitalization of $14.3 billion
and a trading volume of $165 million (24 hours). TON• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » Ton price, 1-day chart |
Source: TONUSDT on TradingView.com
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