Share Gifts. Collectible gifts on your profile can be posted to your story with an elegant animated preview that shows off your rare artwork and lucky numbers. To post a gift to your story, go to Settings > My Profile > Gifts, tap one of your gifts and select Share > Repost to Story.
Give Gifts to Channels. To celebrate holidays and achievements, subscribers can send gifts to channels, which are displayed on the channel's profile. Channel owners can transfer their gifts to other users and channels or auction them on the blockchain.
Move Gifts to the Blockchain. Like collectible usernames and numbers, gifts can be transferred or auctioned via the TON blockchain. The blockchain gives owners permanent control – even if they lose access to or delete their Telegram account. To move a gift to the blockchain, go to Settings > My Profile > Gifts, tap a […]
Wear Collectible Gifts. Gifts that you upgrade to collectibles can be used as a unique emoji status. Using a gift as your status gives it a glittering star effect and changes the appearance of your profile to match the backdrop and symbol from your collectible. To wear one of your gifts, go to My Profile […]
In-app QR code scanner The in-app camera on Android and iOS now automatically recognizes QR codes and opens links in your preferred browser without switching apps. To access the camera, swipe right on the main screen or tap the camera icon on Android.
Add custom Emoji in Folder Names Premium users can now add custom emojis to folder names, allowing them to make their chat folders more expressive or minimalist by replacing text with icons.
Verification from Third Parties Telegram allows public figures and organizations to get verified, helping users identify official sources. Now, third-party services can also add verification icons to user accounts and chats for extra transparency. This new platform helps prevent scams and misinformation, setting a higher safety standard for social platforms. When a chat or account […]
Message Search Filters The search bar in your chat list now makes it easier than ever to find specific messages across all your chats. You can use the new filters in the “Chats” tab to refine your search results and show only messages from private chats, group chats, or channels. Additionally, you can tap on […]
Reactions for Service Messages Service messages now support reactions, letting you quickly thank someone or welcome new members when they send a gift, join a group, or start a video chat. Reactions are also available for other actions like calls, profile photo changes, background updates, giveaways, and more.
Collectible Gifts Gifts you receive on Telegram can now be upgraded into collectibles, each with unique attributes. These collectible gifts can be transferred to other users, sold, or even auctioned on NFT marketplaces, adding a new layer of value and ownership. When you upgrade a gift, it unlocks a custom design from a wide range […]
Affiliate Programs All Telegram users and channels can earn Stars by joining Affiliate Programs launched by developers. Simply head to your Star Balance and explore the list of available programs. Choose one, grab your unique referral link, and start sharing it. You can sort programs in the list by their commission rate or their duration. […]
Creating Mini-Apps Affiliate Programs Any mini app or bot developer on Telegram can start their own Affiliate Program, and specify what percent of their future revenue they are willing to share with those who refer users. They can even decide how long they want to share revenue after a user starts interacting with their mini […]