Ways to earn money for Telegram in the future
The main way to make money on the messenger is advertising posts in Telegram channels.
According to the messenger's calculations, every month Telegram generates on average about 350 billion audience impressions on 42 million active channels. If the audience of the messenger continues to grow annually by 40% (Telegram's own data), then the number of impressions should grow to almost 2 trillion by 2025, and every tenth displayed post can be advertising.
Additional opportunities for earning a messenger:
• Sales of premium stickers in a separate marketplace Telegram.
• Sharing earnings with the owners of chat games (advertising placement by the owner of the bot).
• Additional services for corporate clients.
• Sharing earnings from group owners (advertising placement by group owners).
• Short videos (analogue of the Instagram stories format) also with the integration of commercials.
• Platform for sales.
The main way to make money on the messenger is advertising posts in Telegram channels.
According to the messenger's calculations, every month Telegram generates on average about 350 billion audience impressions on 42 million active channels. If the audience of the messenger continues to grow annually by 40% (Telegram's own data), then the number of impressions should grow to almost 2 trillion by 2025, and every tenth displayed post can be advertising.
Additional opportunities for earning a messenger:
• Sales of premium stickers in a separate marketplace Telegram.
• Sharing earnings with the owners of chat games (advertising placement by the owner of the bot).
• Additional services for corporate clients.
• Sharing earnings from group owners (advertising placement by group owners).
• Short videos (analogue of the Instagram stories format) also with the integration of commercials.
• Platform for sales.
👍1
Telegram users distribution by region
Telegram provided user distribution by region in their financial report.
The data:
• Asia – 38%
• Europe – 26%
• Middle East – 17%
• North and South America – 12%
• Africa – 7%
According to previous data from Pavel Durov, 11% of active users are from India and 7% are from Russia.
#statistic
Telegram provided user distribution by region in their financial report.
The data:
• Asia – 38%
• Europe – 26%
• Middle East – 17%
• North and South America – 12%
• Africa – 7%
According to previous data from Pavel Durov, 11% of active users are from India and 7% are from Russia.
#statistic
Press Requests Bot
The Telegram Support section updated on the FAQ page. The list gained one new item: it's an official bot where press representatives can leave questions — @PressBot.
To get a comment on a question related to the functioning of the messenger, journalists need to specify the name of their organization and leave the question.
Need to mention, if you are not affiliated with mass media, you need to ask your questions in Telegram Support (go to Settings > find Help > press "Ask question"), or contact telegram.org/support
#FAQ
The Telegram Support section updated on the FAQ page. The list gained one new item: it's an official bot where press representatives can leave questions — @PressBot.
To get a comment on a question related to the functioning of the messenger, journalists need to specify the name of their organization and leave the question.
Need to mention, if you are not affiliated with mass media, you need to ask your questions in Telegram Support (go to Settings > find Help > press "Ask question"), or contact telegram.org/support
#FAQ
Bot API has been updated to version 5.1
What's new:
— Added updates about member status changes in chats:
— Support for improved invite links.
— Basic info about voice chats.
— And more, read the full changelog.
Warning: After one of the upcoming Bot API updates, user identifiers will become bigger than
core.telegram.org/bots/api-changelog#March-9-2021
#update #BotAPI
What's new:
— Added updates about member status changes in chats:
my_chat_member and chat_member.— Support for improved invite links.
— Basic info about voice chats.
— And more, read the full changelog.
Warning: After one of the upcoming Bot API updates, user identifiers will become bigger than
2^31 - 1 and it will be no longer possible to store them in a signed 32-bit integer type. User identifiers will have up to 52 significant bits, so a 64-bit integer or double-precision float type would still be safe for storing them. Please make sure that your code can correctly handle such user identifiers.core.telegram.org/bots/api-changelog#March-9-2021
#update #BotAPI
Details of Telegram's Eurobond offering
«VTB Capital» as one of the placement agents for Telegram described to investors a wide range of potential value of the messenger — from $2.2 billion to $124 billion in 2022. A qualified investor confirmed to VTimes that he received a analytical note with similar data via VTB's investment app.
To evaluate the messenger, the investment bank compared it to five peer companies in the social media and online advertising space:
— According to the data, when comparing the EV/Sales multiplier (the ratio of the company's value to its sales), the valuation came out at $2.2 billion;
— Analysis by the EV/DAU ratio (ratio of the value of the company to the number of daily active users) which is usually used for growing IT organizations gave out the value of $124 billion.
Experts believe that the spread between the methods of evaluation in a particular case is acceptable because of the complexity of evaluating such companies.
«VTB Capital» also predicts that Telegram will grow faster than the market, and the revenue of the service at the end of 2022 could be about $200 million. The estimate was given based on the number of active users per month (over 500 million) and the number of views of publications within it (430 billion), suggesting that the project could become the basis for the development of the advertising business model and other ways of monetization.
The tentative closing date for applications is March 9, and the initial benchmark for yield is 7% (quite a high yield for convertible bonds, according to the investment bank).
«VTB Capital» as one of the placement agents for Telegram described to investors a wide range of potential value of the messenger — from $2.2 billion to $124 billion in 2022. A qualified investor confirmed to VTimes that he received a analytical note with similar data via VTB's investment app.
To evaluate the messenger, the investment bank compared it to five peer companies in the social media and online advertising space:
— According to the data, when comparing the EV/Sales multiplier (the ratio of the company's value to its sales), the valuation came out at $2.2 billion;
— Analysis by the EV/DAU ratio (ratio of the value of the company to the number of daily active users) which is usually used for growing IT organizations gave out the value of $124 billion.
Experts believe that the spread between the methods of evaluation in a particular case is acceptable because of the complexity of evaluating such companies.
«VTB Capital» also predicts that Telegram will grow faster than the market, and the revenue of the service at the end of 2022 could be about $200 million. The estimate was given based on the number of active users per month (over 500 million) and the number of views of publications within it (430 billion), suggesting that the project could become the basis for the development of the advertising business model and other ways of monetization.
The tentative closing date for applications is March 9, and the initial benchmark for yield is 7% (quite a high yield for convertible bonds, according to the investment bank).
Telegram
Antonio Marreti in Telegram Info English Chat
— According to the data, when comparing the EV/Sales multiplier (the ratio of the company's value to its sales), the valuation came out at $2.2 billion;
— Analysis by the EV/DAU ratio (ratio of the value of the company to the number of daily active users)…
— Analysis by the EV/DAU ratio (ratio of the value of the company to the number of daily active users)…
Telegram received two times more placement bond applications than it had expected
The collection of bids for bond placement ended yesterday evening. This is stated in the prospectus for investors, issued by VTB Capital Group.
According to Forbes, the offer exceeded the volume of placement by 2 times, and the yield range will be 6-7%. At the same time, Telegram can increase the volume of supply from $1 billion to $1.5 billion.
The collection of bids for bond placement ended yesterday evening. This is stated in the prospectus for investors, issued by VTB Capital Group.
According to Forbes, the offer exceeded the volume of placement by 2 times, and the yield range will be 6-7%. At the same time, Telegram can increase the volume of supply from $1 billion to $1.5 billion.
What to expect from the upcoming Telegram update for Android
Today at 6 am UTC, the Beta version Telegram for Android (7.6.0) was released, but after 20 minutes this update was recalled by the developer (and users were forced to roll back to the old version).
Attentive users have already noticed the new features, so we're listing all the new features that will likely be in the next update:
- Voice chat recording.
- Voice chats right in the channels.
- Custom names for Voice chats.
- Possibility to raise a hand if a participant has their microphone disabled by administrators.
- Ability for anonymous admins in groups to participate in voice chat.
- The right to launch a voice chat on behalf of the channel (with the ability to choose your profile or any of your channels).
- Voice chats invite links, speaker permission invite links.
- When you swipe up while watching a video file, a mini-player (picture-in-picture) opens.
Screenshots and detailed descriptions of features will appear on @betainfoen channel after the next Beta version of the app.
#Android
Today at 6 am UTC, the Beta version Telegram for Android (7.6.0) was released, but after 20 minutes this update was recalled by the developer (and users were forced to roll back to the old version).
Attentive users have already noticed the new features, so we're listing all the new features that will likely be in the next update:
- Voice chat recording.
- Voice chats right in the channels.
- Custom names for Voice chats.
- Possibility to raise a hand if a participant has their microphone disabled by administrators.
- Ability for anonymous admins in groups to participate in voice chat.
- The right to launch a voice chat on behalf of the channel (with the ability to choose your profile or any of your channels).
- Voice chats invite links, speaker permission invite links.
- When you swipe up while watching a video file, a mini-player (picture-in-picture) opens.
Screenshots and detailed descriptions of features will appear on @betainfoen channel after the next Beta version of the app.
#Android
Telegram has launched the first round of a contest to create animated stickers
Round's objective: Create two sets of stickers with at least three vector animated stickers inside. At least one "pack" must use people as characters, and all of the stickers inside each of your packs must feature the same character.
When creating animated stickers specifically for the contest, it's important to rely on the instructions and specifications listed at contest.com/docs/animated_stickers
Applications with links to your own competition works (links to sticker packs) must be sent to @ContestBot. Make sure you have met all the conditions above beforehand.
Stage dates: March 11 — March 26 (until 23:59 Dubai time).
Round's rewards: $200 reward for completing each winning set of stickers (up to 15 stickers per pack), an invitation to participate in the next round of the contest, a chance for the authors of the best works to join the pool of permanent artists of animated Telegram stickers.
Contest prize fund: $50,000+
#contests
Round's objective: Create two sets of stickers with at least three vector animated stickers inside. At least one "pack" must use people as characters, and all of the stickers inside each of your packs must feature the same character.
When creating animated stickers specifically for the contest, it's important to rely on the instructions and specifications listed at contest.com/docs/animated_stickers
Applications with links to your own competition works (links to sticker packs) must be sent to @ContestBot. Make sure you have met all the conditions above beforehand.
Stage dates: March 11 — March 26 (until 23:59 Dubai time).
Round's rewards: $200 reward for completing each winning set of stickers (up to 15 stickers per pack), an invitation to participate in the next round of the contest, a chance for the authors of the best works to join the pool of permanent artists of animated Telegram stickers.
Contest prize fund: $50,000+
#contests
Telegram Desktop updated to version 2.6.2 Beta
What's new:
- Voice chat recording.
- Voice chats in the channels.
- Renaming of voice chats;
- Possibility to raise a hand if a participant has a microphone disabled by administrators.
- Ability for anonymous admins to participate in voice chat.
- The right to launch a voice chat on behalf of the channel (with the ability to choose, broadcast from your profile or from any of your channels).
- Link to voice chat as listener or speaker.
- Ability to save and remove GIFs from the inline bot menu.
- Fixed text disappearing due to cloud drafts syncing.
Download: From official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop
What's new:
- Voice chat recording.
- Voice chats in the channels.
- Renaming of voice chats;
- Possibility to raise a hand if a participant has a microphone disabled by administrators.
- Ability for anonymous admins to participate in voice chat.
- The right to launch a voice chat on behalf of the channel (with the ability to choose, broadcast from your profile or from any of your channels).
- Link to voice chat as listener or speaker.
- Ability to save and remove GIFs from the inline bot menu.
- Fixed text disappearing due to cloud drafts syncing.
Download: From official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop
Online invitation link QR code generator with avatar support
Telegram updated to version 7.5 now has the ability to create a QR code for invitation and permanent links to channels and groups. The generated QR code contains the logo of the messenger, without the ability to pre-include the title image of the conversation or channel.
If you need such a function, you can use our service: qr.tginfo.me
Along with this, the service supports:
— Invitation links (with a group or channel avatar).
— Links to any individual posts.
— Links to sticker pack, theme or cloud background.
— Links to some items from the settings (Android only).
— Links to the web version of the channel.
— Links to the page with telesco.pe.
— Links to the article in telegra.ph.
— Links to any account.
Telegram updated to version 7.5 now has the ability to create a QR code for invitation and permanent links to channels and groups. The generated QR code contains the logo of the messenger, without the ability to pre-include the title image of the conversation or channel.
If you need such a function, you can use our service: qr.tginfo.me
Along with this, the service supports:
— Invitation links (with a group or channel avatar).
— Links to any individual posts.
— Links to sticker pack, theme or cloud background.
— Links to some items from the settings (Android only).
— Links to the web version of the channel.
— Links to the page with telesco.pe.
— Links to the article in telegra.ph.
— Links to any account.
Voice Chats 2.0: Channels, Millions of Listeners, Recorded Chats, Admin Tools
Telegram for Android, iOS and macOS updated to version 7.6 Telegram Desktop updated to version 2.7
Millions of Concurrent Listeners
• Start limitless Voice Chats in Groups and Channels.
• Host discussions that can be listened to by millions of people simultaneously.
Voice Chat Recordings
• Record voice chats to share or publish in Channels later.
• See that a chat is being recorded from the red dot next to its title.
Improved List of Participants
• See user bio texts right from the list of participants.
• Raise your hand to show admins you want to speak.
Tools for Organizers
• Create separate Voice Chat Invite Links for listeners or speakers.
• Change the title of your Voice Chat to give people an idea of the current topic.
• Join Voice Chats as one of your Channels to hide your personal account.
Swipe Action Settings
• Choose which action is performed when you swipe left on a chat in your list: Pin, Mark as Read, Archive, Mute or Delete.
More about this update: telegram.org/blog/voice-chats-on-steroids
Android: Google Play APK official website or verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
TD: from official site or from GitHub.
macOS: App Store or official website.
Telegram for Android, iOS and macOS updated to version 7.6 Telegram Desktop updated to version 2.7
Millions of Concurrent Listeners
• Start limitless Voice Chats in Groups and Channels.
• Host discussions that can be listened to by millions of people simultaneously.
Voice Chat Recordings
• Record voice chats to share or publish in Channels later.
• See that a chat is being recorded from the red dot next to its title.
Improved List of Participants
• See user bio texts right from the list of participants.
• Raise your hand to show admins you want to speak.
Tools for Organizers
• Create separate Voice Chat Invite Links for listeners or speakers.
• Change the title of your Voice Chat to give people an idea of the current topic.
• Join Voice Chats as one of your Channels to hide your personal account.
Swipe Action Settings
• Choose which action is performed when you swipe left on a chat in your list: Pin, Mark as Read, Archive, Mute or Delete.
More about this update: telegram.org/blog/voice-chats-on-steroids
Android: Google Play APK official website or verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
TD: from official site or from GitHub.
macOS: App Store or official website.
Telegram
Voice Chats 2.0: Channels, Millions of Listeners, Recorded Chats, Admin Tools
Voice Chats first appeared in December, adding a new dimension of live talk to Telegram groups. Starting today, they become available in channels too – and there are no more limits on the number of participants. This update also brings recordable voice chats…
Pavel Durov announced the release of video broadcasts in Telegram this spring
Pavel Durov said that after today's update, everyone will be able to launch their own radio station. And later this spring, their own "TV channel" in Telegram.
For technical reasons, some iOS users will have to wait a few more hours before the latest version appears in the App Store. Users of other platforms can use the updated voice chats right now.
Pavel Durov said that after today's update, everyone will be able to launch their own radio station. And later this spring, their own "TV channel" in Telegram.
For technical reasons, some iOS users will have to wait a few more hours before the latest version appears in the App Store. Users of other platforms can use the updated voice chats right now.
Telegram Desktop updated to stable version 2.7.1
What's new:
— Fix editing 'Manage Voice Chats' rights for channel admins.
— Fix verification check display in voice chat participants list.
— Allow removing and blocking channels from voice chats.
— Minor fixes and improvements.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop #stable
What's new:
— Fix editing 'Manage Voice Chats' rights for channel admins.
— Fix verification check display in voice chat participants list.
— Allow removing and blocking channels from voice chats.
— Minor fixes and improvements.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop #stable
The second round of the Android Developer Contest 2021 has started
The task for the round: to implement animations in Telegram for Android based on the provided layouts, optimize them to work on older devices, and create an editor that allows you to adjust their parameters.
Detailed descriptions of all the requirements, precise instructions and criteria by which entries will be judged are given on the contest website. You are advised to additionally follow the announcements on the @contest channel.
Who may participate: everyone can participate in this stage; however, participants in the first round may have a small advantage due to their familiarity with Telegram source code.
Stage date: March 19 — April 4 (until 23:59 Dubai time).
Prize fund: $50,000
#contest
The task for the round: to implement animations in Telegram for Android based on the provided layouts, optimize them to work on older devices, and create an editor that allows you to adjust their parameters.
Detailed descriptions of all the requirements, precise instructions and criteria by which entries will be judged are given on the contest website. You are advised to additionally follow the announcements on the @contest channel.
Who may participate: everyone can participate in this stage; however, participants in the first round may have a small advantage due to their familiarity with Telegram source code.
Stage date: March 19 — April 4 (until 23:59 Dubai time).
Prize fund: $50,000
#contest
Telegram
Telegram Contests
Android Contest 2021, Round 2: Animations.
Contest details
Contest details
Telegram sold $1 billion bonds
Pavel Durov reported that through the sale of bonds, Telegram received more than one billion dollars
"As I said when I launched Telegram almost 8 years ago, the ultimate goal of Telegram is – to become a financially sustainable project that can serve humanity for decades (or centuries). Today's news – is another step towards this goal." – added Pavel.
Pavel Durov reported that through the sale of bonds, Telegram received more than one billion dollars
"As I said when I launched Telegram almost 8 years ago, the ultimate goal of Telegram is – to become a financially sustainable project that can serve humanity for decades (or centuries). Today's news – is another step towards this goal." – added Pavel.
Enter the group chats as a channel
In one of the future updates to Telegram, channel owners will be able to join groups on behalf of the channel, this information was confirmed by the moderator of the translation platform.
Most likely, channel owners will also be able to write comments on posts on behalf of the channel.
This will help to hide your profile not only in your own, but also in other groups.
It is currently unknown when this feature will appear.
In one of the future updates to Telegram, channel owners will be able to join groups on behalf of the channel, this information was confirmed by the moderator of the translation platform.
Most likely, channel owners will also be able to write comments on posts on behalf of the channel.
This will help to hide your profile not only in your own, but also in other groups.
It is currently unknown when this feature will appear.
Pavel Durov told why bondholders do not influence Telegram
Owning bonds does not imply any significant leverage, let alone "friendship" with bondholders.
Telegram bonds are a form of debt that any investor can now buy on the secondary market, none of these investors have received any rights to use Telegram or influence its policies.
"Issuing bonds is very different from selling shares, in which investors receive voting shares, seats on the board of directors, etc. as I noted in my post, the issue of bonds allowed Telegram to raise funds without sacrificing its independence" - added Pavel.
Owning bonds does not imply any significant leverage, let alone "friendship" with bondholders.
Telegram bonds are a form of debt that any investor can now buy on the secondary market, none of these investors have received any rights to use Telegram or influence its policies.
"Issuing bonds is very different from selling shares, in which investors receive voting shares, seats on the board of directors, etc. as I noted in my post, the issue of bonds allowed Telegram to raise funds without sacrificing its independence" - added Pavel.
Forwarded from Beta Info English (Antonio Marreti 🚩)
Telegram X for Android updated to version 0.23.6.1398 Beta
What's new:
- Multipins.
- Support for all new emojis.
- Statistics for group chats.
- Album support for files.
- Support for system night theme.
- Support for sending 2,000 MB files.
- Support for anonymous admins.
- Compress video before sending (select quality).
- Counter of post reposts in the channel's feed (available to everyone).
- Updated menu for mentioning the user in the chat (type @ in the message input field and hold down the user).
- Ability to enable anonymity for admins and yourself directly from the list of participants.
- Updated scrolling chat system (down arrow).
- Updated icon for postponed messages in the dialog list.
- Ability to change the unit of measurement of the weight of files (Settings> Unit size).
- Updated plate if an unknown contact writes.
- Many other improvements.
Fixed:
- Crash when playing .flac files.
- Problem with an endless list of admins in the chat.
- Departure due to specific stickers.
- Many other fixes.
You can download the beta version from Google Play after entering the testing program.
#android #telegramX #update
What's new:
- Multipins.
- Support for all new emojis.
- Statistics for group chats.
- Album support for files.
- Support for system night theme.
- Support for sending 2,000 MB files.
- Support for anonymous admins.
- Compress video before sending (select quality).
- Counter of post reposts in the channel's feed (available to everyone).
- Updated menu for mentioning the user in the chat (type @ in the message input field and hold down the user).
- Ability to enable anonymity for admins and yourself directly from the list of participants.
- Updated scrolling chat system (down arrow).
- Updated icon for postponed messages in the dialog list.
- Ability to change the unit of measurement of the weight of files (Settings> Unit size).
- Updated plate if an unknown contact writes.
- Many other improvements.
Fixed:
- Crash when playing .flac files.
- Problem with an endless list of admins in the chat.
- Departure due to specific stickers.
- Many other fixes.
You can download the beta version from Google Play after entering the testing program.
#android #telegramX #update
Forwarded from Voice Chats in Telegram
FAQ: What voice chat hosts need to know
— To start a voice chat, you need to update your Telegram app to the latest version, then go to your channel info and click on "Start Voice Chat".
— You can set a title for a voice chat. Express the general point of the meeting with your subscribers: specify a title which matches the topic of the conversation.
— Launch audio chats in your channels: In contrast to groups, channels will attract larger audience. Thought, even if you start a voice chat in your group, you can change permission settings to "Only administrators can speak", as it works in channels.
— Announce your voice chat in advance: your subscribers will have time to find it out and plan their time, while you will have time to prepare a conversation plan. In the announcement use the "Voice chat" phrase — it will be easier for us to find your announcement that way and tell our subscribers about the upcoming event.
— The link to your voice chat does not change: if you want to invite listeners, just add
The link will start working as soon as you start the voice chat.
You can create individual invite links for speakers which will stop working at the end of the voice chat. You can generate these only when your voice chat is already running.
— Find a moderator for your voice chat. A moderator will deal with technical tasks on your broadcast. You may ask one of your administrators to do it. The administrator can adjust the sound level of speakers and it will change simultaneously for all listeners.
— Voice chat can be recorded so that other subscribers of your channel can listen to the conversation later: just click on the voice chat recording button at the very beginning of the broadcast. The recording process is being indicated by the flashing red dot at the top (next to the name of the chat). The recording of the voice chat will appear in your Saved Messages as soon as you finish it.
— If you want to let your listeners speak, explain them how to do it. They need to press the "Raise Hand" button and activate their microphone after being approved. Also advise to non-speaking participants to mute their microphones so that they won't produce noise. The same way, turn off your microphone to prevent echo.
#FAQ
— To start a voice chat, you need to update your Telegram app to the latest version, then go to your channel info and click on "Start Voice Chat".
— You can set a title for a voice chat. Express the general point of the meeting with your subscribers: specify a title which matches the topic of the conversation.
— Launch audio chats in your channels: In contrast to groups, channels will attract larger audience. Thought, even if you start a voice chat in your group, you can change permission settings to "Only administrators can speak", as it works in channels.
— Announce your voice chat in advance: your subscribers will have time to find it out and plan their time, while you will have time to prepare a conversation plan. In the announcement use the "Voice chat" phrase — it will be easier for us to find your announcement that way and tell our subscribers about the upcoming event.
— The link to your voice chat does not change: if you want to invite listeners, just add
?voicechat to your own channel address. The complete link will look like this: t.me/voiceinfoen?voicechat.The link will start working as soon as you start the voice chat.
You can create individual invite links for speakers which will stop working at the end of the voice chat. You can generate these only when your voice chat is already running.
— Find a moderator for your voice chat. A moderator will deal with technical tasks on your broadcast. You may ask one of your administrators to do it. The administrator can adjust the sound level of speakers and it will change simultaneously for all listeners.
— Voice chat can be recorded so that other subscribers of your channel can listen to the conversation later: just click on the voice chat recording button at the very beginning of the broadcast. The recording process is being indicated by the flashing red dot at the top (next to the name of the chat). The recording of the voice chat will appear in your Saved Messages as soon as you finish it.
— If you want to let your listeners speak, explain them how to do it. They need to press the "Raise Hand" button and activate their microphone after being approved. Also advise to non-speaking participants to mute their microphones so that they won't produce noise. The same way, turn off your microphone to prevent echo.
#FAQ