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Written by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 30 January 2025 18:52 IST

Telegram Now Lets s Display Collectible Gifts as Status, Move Them to Blockchain and More

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s can now 'wear' collectible gifts on their Telegram profile

Highlights

Collectible gifts can be shared on Telegram Stories as animated previews
s can transfer or auction gifts via the TON blockchain
It has a new filtering feature to sort gifts by status, date, and value

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introduced an in-app QR code scanner, service message reactions, emojis in folder names, extra message search filters, and more features.

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As per Telegram, s can now show off collectible gifts by adding them as emoji statuses. Upon application, a glittering star effect will appear and the 's profile appearance will be modified in line with the backdrop and the collectible's symbol. This functionality can be toggled via My Profile > Gifts.

Similar to collectible names and numbers, the instant messaging platform allows s to transfer or auction gifts via the TON blockchain. Telegram says this grants them permanent control over gifts, even if they lose access to or delete their . Moving a gift to the TON wallet brings additional perks offered by auction sites or platforms.

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It also rolls out the ability to send gifts to channels, which the platform says, can be used to celebrate milestones and special occasions. These are said to appear on the channel's profile and can be upgraded with Stars before being sent. Additionally, channel owners can transfer them to other s and channels, or even auction them via the aforementioned blockchain feature. This feature is being gradually rolled out and will be expanded over time, as per the company.

Other add-ons include sharing collectible gifts on Telegram stories in the form of an animated preview and a filtering feature in the Gifts tab which can be used to sort gifts based on the collectible status, date received, and value. Channel s can toggle notifications to keep a track of incoming gifts.

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