Telegram is rolling out third-party account verification and filters

Telegram rolled out its first update this year, adding a new third-party-powered account verification method, new message search filters, and the ability to convert gifts into NFTs.

The chat app was already there Program to verify public figures And organizations on the platform, and have now launched a new project to allow already verified third-party authorities, such as food quality regulators or educational unions, to verify the account.

Accounts verified by a third party will have a new logo next to their name instead of the blue check mark.

“This decentralized platform for additional verification will help prevent fraud and reduce misinformation – with a unique, proactive solution that sets a new security standard for social media platforms,” Telegram said in a blog post.

People or organizations wishing to be certified will need to first undergo verification and complete an application to become eligible for the verified mark. Telegram said entities can use its Bot API to set or remove verification — a bit like organizations purchasing verification on X and verifying their affiliate accounts. These affiliate accounts will have Organization logo on their profile Once verified.

Telegram has also launched a way to turn gifts into NFTs with custom backgrounds and icons. Users can send gifts by spending Telegram Stars, which you can purchase on or through the app Widget location By linking their TON crypto wallet.

Telegram said users will be able to trade NFTs on different platforms. Notably, Telegram charges users a fee to upgrade their gifts into collectibles to cover blockchain transaction costs.

Telegram uses cryptocurrencies Monetize the creative And also for Payments on the platform for games and mini-apps.

The company also introduced emoji interaction for service messages, such as someone joining a group, and new search filters for private chats, group chats, and channels.