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Following our vision, we've partnered with independend devs to build the most important tools in Telegram.

First tool was released in June and now we've got learnings that help us to shape the approach.

We keep the same model: devs build valuable tools for grants, tools generate revenue for buybacks and new grants.

Here we will post:
- Quarter reports of results, grants and buybacks
- Developers-oriented initiatives like contests
- Early betas and access to tools we want you to try

Enjoy

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Contests Tool

A fair, user-friendly Telegram tool for running community contests. Made for easy management, fair competition, and transparent results.

How it works:

⚡️ Create contests in a few steps, free or with TON entry.

👮 Add moderators to review submissions and vote.

👁 Anonymous mode to hide names and keep judging fair.

🎨 Customize contests with themes to match your style.

Share your feedback to help us build better: @tools_community

Github | Tools.tg

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Idea Contest

🏆 Reward: 3 000 USD
⏰ Deadline: October 30 UPD: Nov 1
💎 Entry fee: 1 TON

Share an idea for a Telegram product or tool that solves a real problem for users, creators, developers, or communities.

Explain the problem, your solution, and how it could work inside Telegram.

Requirements:

– Describe a problem you have noticed in Telegram.
– Suggest a product or tool that could solve it.
– Explain who it is for, how it would work, and why it fits Telegram.
– Optionally, include mockups or user flows.

Submit your idea in any format: text, PDF or presentation.

Keep it clear and easy to follow. Start with the problem, not the tool.

Participate

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Idea Contest: Key Insights

The contest helped us understand what kinds of tools could make the Telegram experience more productive and easier to use.

Many submissions pointed to the same needs: simple transparent tools, better ways to manage information, and lightweight utilities for creators, teams and personal workflows.

Winners and Their Ideas

1st Place - Crypto Watcher

A compact tool for real-time token price alerts and market monitoring.

It helps users stay informed without getting lost in the message flow, delivering clear, timely updates directly inside Telegram.

2nd Place - Ad Marketplace for Telegram Channels

A native marketplace that connects creators and advertisers.

It simplifies channel monetization by reducing manual work, adding transparency and removing the trust issues common in current ad deals.

3rd Place - Simple Mini-App Stores

Two winners proposed similar tools for easy, no-code creation of mini-app shops.

These ideas support creators by making it simple to sell digital goods, handle payments and distribute content without external platforms.

Other Participants

Beyond the main winners, the contest surfaced several other concepts aimed at improving everyday workflows inside Telegram, including:

– AI chat summarizers to reduce information overload and help users quickly extract key updates from active channels.

– A broad service marketplace designed to make peer-to-peer interactions more structured and trustless.

– Simple file conversion utilities that help users complete basic tasks without switching to external apps.

Explore all participants and rewards in Contest Tool.

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