CoinVoice has learned that, according to Tech Crunch, Telegram has released its first update for 2025, introducing third-party supported account verification, NFT gift conversion, and newly discovered search filters. Accounts verified by third parties will display a unique badge instead of the traditional blue checkmark, aimed at preventing scams, reducing misinformation, and enhancing the security of social platforms through a decentralized approach.
Additionally, Telegram has launched a feature that converts gifts into NFTs with custom backgrounds and icons. Users can give gifts through Telegram Stars, which can be purchased via in-app purchases or by connecting a TON wallet, and NFTs can be traded on different platforms. To cover blockchain transaction fees, Telegram will charge for upgrading gifts to NFTs.
The platform also provides creators with monetization avenues through cryptocurrency, which can be used for game and app payments. The update also includes emoji reaction features and new search filters, enhancing the user experience in private chats, group chats, and channels. [Original link]
