Wu said that, according to Techcrunch, Telegram has launched its first update of 2025, adding third-party account verification, message search filters, and allowing gifts to be converted into NFTs. Third-party verification is authorized by certifying agencies and can provide independent verification tokens for users and organizations, rather than a blue badge. Telegram stated that this move aims to prevent fraud and reduce misinformation through a decentralized verification platform. In addition, users can purchase and gift through Telegram Stars, and upgrade them to NFTs for trading.