Telegram's latest update lets you use your collectible gifts as a unique emoji status, transfer your gifts to the blockchain, send gifts to channels and more. For all the details, check out our blog:.

Gifts that you upgrade to collectibles can be used as a unique emoji status. Using a gift as your status gives it a glittering star effect and changes the appearance of your profile to match the backdrop and symbol from your collectible. #TelegramTips

The in-app camera recognizes QR codes by default, opening links in your preferred browser without switching apps. To quickly open the in-app camera, swipe right from the chat list on iOS or tap the 📷 camera icon on Android. #TelegramTips

Every Telegram user can create custom chat folders to organize their conversations. Chat folders support emoji in their titles – and Premium users can include any custom emoji to make their folders extra expressive or more minimalist. #TelegramTips

Telegram allows public figures and organizations to become verified, so users can quickly identify official sources. Third-party services are able to assign extra verification icons to user accounts and chats – which helps prevent scams and reduce misinformation. #TelegramTips

When someone calls you, sends you a gift or joins a group, a special service message appears in the conversation. These messages support reactions – so you can say thanks or welcome new members in two taps. #TelegramTips

Gifts you send and receive can be upgraded to collectible versions, unlocking new appearances from dozens of custom variations made by Telegram artists. Collectible gifts can be transferred to other users or auctioned on NFT marketplaces. #TelegramTips

Telegram’s latest update launched collectible gifts – with over 1400 unique appearances and even more to come. These gifts can be traded to other Telegram users or auctioned on NFT marketplaces. All the details (and 5 more features) are on our blog:.

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The story interface lets you create collages of up to 6 photos and videos in customizable layouts. You can add media to collages from your gallery or with the in-app camera and adjust videos and music on a timeline. #TelegramTips

The sticker panel uses a custom AI model to support complex searches with multiple keywords like cat drinking coffee – in dozens of languages. This is also available for Premium users in the emoji panel – instantly returning results from thousands of emoji. #TelegramTips

Bots and mini apps can host affiliate programs – a transparent way to quickly scale with organic growth from user referrals. To start an affiliate program, open the profile page of your mini app, then tap Edit > Affiliate Program. #TelegramTips

Anyone can earn Stars by joining affiliate programs launched by developers. Browse programs in Settings > My Stars and join one to create your referral link. Share your link with your friends and community – and receive a percentage of Stars from their purchases. #TelegramTips

Media and files can be shared directly from mini apps – sending referral codes, custom memes and more to any chat. #TelegramTips

Mini apps are able to generate files and media that you can save to your device or share to other chats. #TelegramTips

Premium users can set an emoji status inside mini apps – or give apps permission to automatically change it. Apps can integrate APIs from other services – to update your status when you're in a game 🎮 or watching a movie 🍿. #TelegramTips

Mini apps can use Telegram Stars on their balance to send gifts to users – celebrating notable achievements and milestones. #TelegramTips

Telegram just launched the first transparent Affiliate Programs in the history of social media. Users earn Stars from their favorite mini apps, while developers benefit from streamlined, organic growth.

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You can choose to share your location with mini apps – allowing developers to make location-based games and interactive maps. Access to location data is disabled by default – you must specifically give permission to each individual mini app. #TelegramTips