Collectible Gifts

Gifts you receive on Telegram are now able to be upgraded to collectibles. Collectible gifts have special attributes and can be transferred to other users or auctioned on NFT marketplaces.

When you upgrade a gift it unlocks a new appearance from dozens of custom variations made by Telegram artists. Collectibles also receive a random set of secondary traits, including a background color, icon and number. This means every collectible gift is a unique work of art — and that some will be more rare than others.

More than 20 existing gifts like the Homemade Cake, Jelly Bunny, Spiced Wine and Santa Hat can already be upgraded to collectibles, totaling over 1400 unique appearances — with more to come in the future.

When buying a gift for another user, you can send it already upgraded — and watch as they unwrap their collectible artwork right in the chat.

Upgrading a gift costs a small amount of Telegram Stars, which are used to cover blockchain fees.

If you're looking to obtain specific appearances or quickly build up your collection, collectible gifts can be instantly traded to other users.

New gifts are on the way...