Telegram Unveils Revolutionary Blockchain-Powered Collectible Gifts
In a groundbreaking move, Telegram has launched six new features, including blockchain integration for gifts, revolutionizing user interaction and engagement on the platform. This significant update, announced on January 24, 2025, offers users innovative ways to connect and share through collectible gifts that can now be worn, moved to the blockchain, and shared across channels.
Wear Your Unique Gifts
A standout feature of this update is the ability to wear collectible gifts as an emoji status. By upgrading their gifts to collectibles, users can display them as glittering emoji statuses on their profiles. This not only adds a personalized touch to their profiles but also introduces a dynamic visual element that complements the backdrop and essence of the collectible gift.
Move Gifts to the Blockchain
In a strategic move reflecting the growing trend of blockchain integration, Telegram now enables users to transfer or auction gifts via the TON blockchain. This feature grants users permanent control over their gifts, even in scenarios where they lose access to their Telegram accounts. By transitioning gifts to a TON wallet, users can link to external services, including auction sites offering additional benefits for collectibles.
Send Gifts to Channels
Excitingly, Telegram users can now commemorate special occasions by sending gifts to channels. These gifts are prominently showcased on the channel’s profile, allowing subscribers to enhance the gift using Stars before sending. This enhancement transforms the gift into a unique collectible at no extra cost. Channel owners have the option to transfer these gifts to other users or channels, or they can opt to auction them on the blockchain, introducing a new avenue for fundraising and supporting various causes.
Share and Filter Gifts
Users have the ability to post collectible gifts on their stories, generating animated previews that highlight their unique artwork. Each gift is accompanied by a unique link, simplifying sharing with friends or posting to channels. On channel profiles, a new ‘Gifts’ tab empowers users to filter gifts by value, collectible status, and other criteria, enriching the browsing experience for collectors and enthusiasts.
As Telegram continues to push boundaries and innovate, these features promise to elevate user interaction and expand the realm of digital gift-giving within the Telegram ecosystem. With a gradual rollout, these updates are set to redefine the landscape of blockchain-powered collectibles, offering users creative and engaging ways to leverage this technology on the platform.