Introduction
Telegram has introduced a groundbreaking Sticker Shop, enabling users to trade limited-edition stickers as NFTs on the TON blockchain. This innovative feature blends Telegram’s sticker culture with blockchain technology, offering collectors exclusive digital assets.
Key Features of the Sticker Shop
- NFT Sticker Trading: Buy, own, and resell limited-edition stickers as NFTs via the TON blockchain.
- Stars Currency: Purchases use Stars, Telegram’s in-app currency linked to TON cryptocurrency.
- Independent Project: Developed by Open Builders (creators of Notcoin) and the DOGS meme coin community, unaffiliated with Telegram or Pavel Durov.
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How the Sticker Shop Works
- Limited-Edition Collections: Each sticker series has a capped supply, driving demand among collectors.
- Resale Market: Trade NFTs on platforms like Getgems.
- Creator Monetization: Artists and developers earn Stars for their work.
Example: The DOGS community’s “King Dogs” collection celebrates their meme coin’s success.
The Vision Behind Tokenized Stickers
Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov previously envisioned tokenizing stickers. Open Builders’ Sasha Plotvinov highlights the potential:
“Over 500 billion stickers are sent monthly on Telegram. Tokenized stickers are the new mass adoption meta.”
This initiative aims to:
- Introduce blockchain to mainstream users.
- Empower creators with monetization tools.
Telegram’s Expanded Creator Tools
Recent updates include:
- AI Sticker Search: Find stickers from 40,000+ options using keywords.
- Stars Earnings: Creators and mini-app developers earn revenue.
- Collage Stories: Users create photo/video collages for sharing.
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FAQ Section
Q1: How do I buy NFT stickers on Telegram?
A: Use Stars (linked to TON) in the Sticker Shop.
Q2: Can I resell my NFT stickers?
A: Yes, platforms like Getgems support trading.
Q3: Is this an official Telegram project?
A: No, it’s independently developed by Open Builders.
Q4: What makes these stickers valuable?
A: Scarcity (limited editions) and collectibility drive demand.
Conclusion
The Sticker Shop merges Telegram’s sticker ecosystem with blockchain, offering users digital ownership and creators new revenue streams. As NFT adoption grows, this innovation positions Telegram at the forefront of Web3 social interactions.
By Temitope Olatunji | Blockchain & Fintech Writer