{"id":5582,"date":"2025-01-03T05:31:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T05:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=5582"},"modified":"2025-01-03T05:31:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T05:31:44","slug":"new-crypto-feature-on-telegram-what-it-means-for-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=5582","title":{"rendered":"New Crypto Feature On Telegram: What It Means For Users"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Telegram has kicked off 2025 with a significant update that deepens its integration with the crypto ecosystem. As reported<\/a> by TechCrunch, the messaging service has introduced NFT gifting capabilities alongside third-party verification.<\/p>\n

Telegram Launches New Crypto Feature<\/h2>\n

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\u2014such as food quality regulators or educational bodies\u2014to verify user accounts. This move aims to bolster trust and mitigate the spread of misinformation.<\/p>\n

In Telegram\u2019s own words, \u201cThis decentralized platform for additional verification will help prevent scams and reduce misinformation \u2014 with a unique proactive solution that sets a new safety standard for social platforms.\u201d Verified accounts will now feature a distinct logo beside their names, replacing the conventional blue checkmark, thereby distinguishing them more clearly.<\/p>\n

Entities interested in obtaining verification must undergo a stringent application process. \u201cPeople 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,\u201d Telegram detailed in a blog post.<\/p>\n

The platform\u2019s 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\u2019s logo, enhancing their credibility and ensuring users can reliably identify authentic accounts.<\/p>\n

In an innovative fusion of crypto and social engagement, Telegram has also unveiled the ability to convert gifts into Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)<\/a>. Users can purchase Telegram Stars either directly through the app or via the Fragment site by linking their 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cUsers would be able to trade these NFTs on different platforms,\u201d Telegram announced, emphasizing the interoperability of this new feature. To facilitate the blockchain transactions required for NFT 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\u2019s commitment<\/a> to integrating crypto functionalities seamlessly into its platform.<\/p>\n

Beyond the core features of verification and NFT gifting, the update introduces emoji reactions for service messages\u2014such as welcoming new group members\u2014and improved search filters tailored for private chats, group discussions, and channels.<\/p>\n

Notably, Telegram has been proactive in leveraging crypto for various platform functionalities<\/a>, including monetization for creators and facilitating payments for games and mini-applications. The introduction of third-party verification and NFT gifting further cements Telegram\u2019s role in the evolving crypto landscape.<\/p>\n

Telegram\u2019s native cryptocurrency, Toncoin (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 maintains a market capitalization of $14.3 billion and a trading volume of $165 million (24 hours).<\/p>\n

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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 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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-5582","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5582","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5582"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5582\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5582"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5582"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5582"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}