Hold onto your emojis, folks—Telegram just dropped six shiny new features to flex those digital gifts, including blockchain swag and emoji bling for your profile. Here’s the lowdown:
Show Off Your Gifts Like a VIP
- Emoji Status Upgrade: Turn collectible gifts into glittery profile flair. Add one, and your profile gets a starry backdrop + custom symbols. How? Go to My Profile > Gifts and toggle it on.
- Story Flex: Share gifts in your Telegram Stories as animated previews—perfect for humble-bragging.
Blockchain Bonuses & Auctions
- Ownership, Unlocked: Transfer gifts to the TON blockchain (yes, like those fancy collectible usernames). Even if you nuke your account, your gifts stay yours.
- Auction Them Off: Cash in by selling gifts via TON-powered platforms. Cha-ching! 💸
Channel Gifts = Clout for Days
- Celebrate Milestones: Send gifts to channels (think: birthday shoutouts or hitting 100k subs). They’ll show up on the channel’s profile.
- Upgrade with Stars: Pimp your gift before sending. Channel owners can re-gift, auction, or hoard ’em.
🔍Bonus Tweaks
- Gift Filters: Sort by collectible status, date, or value. No more digging through digital clutter.
- Admin Alerts: Channel bosses get notifications when gifts roll in. Never miss a hype moment.
Why It Matters:
This drop follows Telegram’s January update (QR scanner, emoji folders, etc.), doubling down on making the app a Web3 playground. With blockchain integration and flashy profile perks, Telegram’s gunning for that “coolest messaging app” crown—sorry, Discord.
Photo: Telegram Website
