According to journalists, Telegram has reached 900 million users worldwide. Additionally, Pavel Durov said:

“We hope to be profitable next year, if not this year.”

Pavel also added that the company "has been offered a valuation of over $30 billion" from potential investors but has declined to sell Telegram while it explores a future IPO. Added:

“Overall, we see value in the IPO as a way to democratize access to Telegram's value.”

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