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Move Gifts to the Blockchain. Like collectible usernames and numbers, gifts can now be transferred or auctioned via the TON blockchain. This gives owners permanent control – even if they lose access to or delete their Telegram account.

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January 28

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Give Gifts to Channels. To celebrate holidays and achievements, subscribers can now send gifts to channels, which are displayed on the channel's profile.

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January 28

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Share Gifts. Collectible gifts on your profile can now be posted to your story – with an animated preview that shows off your rare artwork and lucky numbers.

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January 28

Wear Collectible Gifts, Move Gifts to the Blockchain, Send Gifts to Channels, and More

For all the details from our most recent update, like unique links for collectible gifts and the ability to filter gifts on channel profiles – check out our blog: https://telegram.org/blog/wear-gifts-blockchain-and-more

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Today's update adds 6 new features to Telegram, including the ability to wear collectible gifts as an emoji status, move gifts to the blockchain, send gifts to channels -- and more.

3.1M views13:50

January 28

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Improved Sticker Search. You can now search through millions of custom stickers and emoji uploaded by Telegram users – with support for 29 languages.

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1.4M views13:55

February 14

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Timestamp Links. When sharing a link to a video in Telegram, you can include the current timestamp in the link.

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1.5M views13:56

February 14

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Saved Progress for Videos. Videos you watch now automatically save your progress – so you can return exactly where you left off.

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February 14

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Similar Bots. Like with channels, bot profiles now display a list of similar bots – featuring popular services, utilities and games.

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2.3M views13:56

February 14

AI-Powered Sticker Search, Improved Videos and More

For all the features from this update, like reacting with Stars as a channel or setting cover photos for videos – check out our blog: https://telegram.org/blog/AI-sticker-search-video-improvements

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Today's update lets you search millions of stickers with AI, copy video links at the current time, set cover photos for videos, react with Stars as your channel browse similar bots -- and more.

3.0M views13:56

February 14

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Star Messages. Premium subscribers can now set a fee for incoming messages in private chats or groups in order to:

• Prevent scams
• Monetize your popularity
• Reduce unwanted messages

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1.0M viewsedited 15:00

March 11

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Contact Confirmation. When someone messages you for the first time, you'll now see a detailed info page to help you spot scams and avoid impersonators.

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March 11

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Gift Premium With Stars. You can now use your Stars to gift Telegram Premium to friends – unlocking exclusive features like faster downloads, custom emoji and more.

You can passively earn Stars by
• Enabling Star Messages
• Joining Affiliate Programs
• Converting Telegram Gifts

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March 11

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Pinned Gifts. Gifts on your profile can now be pinned in any order to highlight your best collectibles at the top of your page – and on your cover photo.

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1.4M viewsedited 15:01

March 11