According to PANews, Telegram released its first update this year, adding a third-party supported account verification method, a new message search filter, and the ability to convert gifts into NFTs. Verified accounts will display a unique logo.
Telegram has launched a way to convert gifts into NFTs with custom backgrounds and icons. Users can give gifts through Telegram Stars and trade these NFTs on different platforms. Telegram will charge for upgrading to collectibles.
Additionally, Telegram is rolling out emoji reactions for service messages and new search filters for private chats, group chats, and channels.