Selling usernames at the Fragment auction
It has become possible to sell any username in Telegram through an auction on the Fragment site.
To sell, you will need to log in using your Telegram account and link your TON wallet. Next, you place the first bid, from which the auction will start. The minimum bet is 10 TON.
On the Fragment website, there is a "My usernames" button in your account. The "Non-Collectible Usernames" section displays all your usernames - your account, your groups and channels.
When someone places a large bid, you will be refunded the amount of the original bid. However, if there are no more bets, you will get your bet back minus a commission of 5% and 5 TON.
In the event that someone outbids you, you will receive 95% of the highest bid plus your original bid.
It is forbidden to sell blocked usernames at the auction.
It has become possible to sell any username in Telegram through an auction on the Fragment site.
To sell, you will need to log in using your Telegram account and link your TON wallet. Next, you place the first bid, from which the auction will start. The minimum bet is 10 TON.
On the Fragment website, there is a "My usernames" button in your account. The "Non-Collectible Usernames" section displays all your usernames - your account, your groups and channels.
When someone places a large bid, you will be refunded the amount of the original bid. However, if there are no more bets, you will get your bet back minus a commission of 5% and 5 TON.
In the event that someone outbids you, you will receive 95% of the highest bid plus your original bid.
It is forbidden to sell blocked usernames at the auction.
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Fragment ads from Telegram
The messenger's official service notification account has sent out information to users about the possibility of buying and selling usernames through the Fragment platform.
Currently, the platform hosts 1,358 unique usernames, 315 of them have already been bought at auction.
The messenger's official service notification account has sent out information to users about the possibility of buying and selling usernames through the Fragment platform.
Currently, the platform hosts 1,358 unique usernames, 315 of them have already been bought at auction.
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Telegram continues to promote the username auction
In the recent update Telegram for iOS version 9.1.1 began offering to buy usernames on the Fragment auction. It happens when the user tries to assign a username that was revoked in the recent purge.
Currently only usernames starting from A to Q are available. If you try to assign a name that isn't on the auction yet, a default error is shown.
This is the first time the auction has been mentioned inside the app, apart from the mass messages coming from a service account.
#auction
In the recent update Telegram for iOS version 9.1.1 began offering to buy usernames on the Fragment auction. It happens when the user tries to assign a username that was revoked in the recent purge.
Currently only usernames starting from A to Q are available. If you try to assign a name that isn't on the auction yet, a default error is shown.
This is the first time the auction has been mentioned inside the app, apart from the mass messages coming from a service account.
#auction
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Selling username without a starting bid
Fragment has changed the rules of usernames bidding. Now the user does not have to make the first bid to start bidding.
This is primarily useful for those who wanted to sell their usernames but could not put them on the site for fear of losing 5 TON + 5% of the sale. Also, it may also be of interest to those who want to buy an address, as there is no time limit of 1 week before the initial bid is set.
It is important that the first bid is still needed to get to the main page of the auction, without this action, the username is available only through the search, but can already be bought by anyone.
#auction
Fragment has changed the rules of usernames bidding. Now the user does not have to make the first bid to start bidding.
This is primarily useful for those who wanted to sell their usernames but could not put them on the site for fear of losing 5 TON + 5% of the sale. Also, it may also be of interest to those who want to buy an address, as there is no time limit of 1 week before the initial bid is set.
It is important that the first bid is still needed to get to the main page of the auction, without this action, the username is available only through the search, but can already be bought by anyone.
#auction
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Fragment ads from Telegram
«The messenger's official service notification account has sent out information to users about the possibility of buying and selling usernames through the Fragment platform.
Telegram users can now list their usernames on Fragment for free without placing a starting bid:
• Once listed, the username will remain available for auction for an unlimited time – until the first bid is placed.
• A 7-day auction starts when anyone places the first bid.
• After the auction ends, the platform fee and a one-time conversion fee will be deducted from the proceeds.
Learn more: https://fragment.com/about#auctioning-basic-usernames
If you already own a collectible username, you can sell it or start a new auction at any time – without paying the conversion fee.»
Recall that only names starting with A and up to Q are still available at the auction.
#auction
«The messenger's official service notification account has sent out information to users about the possibility of buying and selling usernames through the Fragment platform.
Telegram users can now list their usernames on Fragment for free without placing a starting bid:
• Once listed, the username will remain available for auction for an unlimited time – until the first bid is placed.
• A 7-day auction starts when anyone places the first bid.
• After the auction ends, the platform fee and a one-time conversion fee will be deducted from the proceeds.
Learn more: https://fragment.com/about#auctioning-basic-usernames
If you already own a collectible username, you can sell it or start a new auction at any time – without paying the conversion fee.»
Recall that only names starting with A and up to Q are still available at the auction.
#auction
Fragment Auctions
Buy and Sell Usernames
Secure your name with blockchain in an ecosystem of 700+ million users and assign it as a link for your personal account, channel or group.
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Telegram discloses the names, phone numbers and IP addresses of the users administrating piracy channels to Indian authorities
According to a Delhi High Court order, Telegram has disclosed the details of the administrators of piracy channels that published training material of Campus Private Limited and its teacher Nitu Singh for various exams. The judge rejected the messenger's arguments that the servers where the information was stored were located in Singapore and did not fall under Indian jurisdiction.
Later, on August 30, the Delhi High Court demanded that the names, phone numbers and IP addresses of those local channel administrators accused of distributing pirated content be handed over to Indian authorities.
Telegram Info has several Indian channels:
— Hindi @tginfohi
— Malayalam @tginfoml
— Bengali @tginfobn
— Tamil @tginfota
— Kannada @tginfokn
We are looking for native speakers who can volunteer to work on these branches. If you're interested, write to us @infowritebot
#India
According to a Delhi High Court order, Telegram has disclosed the details of the administrators of piracy channels that published training material of Campus Private Limited and its teacher Nitu Singh for various exams. The judge rejected the messenger's arguments that the servers where the information was stored were located in Singapore and did not fall under Indian jurisdiction.
Later, on August 30, the Delhi High Court demanded that the names, phone numbers and IP addresses of those local channel administrators accused of distributing pirated content be handed over to Indian authorities.
Telegram Info has several Indian channels:
— Hindi @tginfohi
— Malayalam @tginfoml
— Bengali @tginfobn
— Tamil @tginfota
— Kannada @tginfokn
We are looking for native speakers who can volunteer to work on these branches. If you're interested, write to us @infowritebot
#India
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After Delhi High Court Ruling, Telegram Discloses Names, Phone Numbers & IP Addresses Of Users Accused Of Sharing Infringing Material
Complying with the August 30 ruling that held that courts in India c
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Pavel Durov spoke about the future of Telegram and decentralization
In his Telegram channel, Pavel Durov said about the blockchain industry, decentralization and the future of Telegram.
Here are brief theses:
• The blockchain industry was built on the promise of decentralization, but ended up being concentrated in the hands of a few who began to abuse their power. (He also mentioned FTX bankrupt, ed.)
• Cryptocurrency users should switch to trustless transactions and self-hosted wallets that don't rely on any single third party.
• It took only 5 weeks and 5 people including myself to put together Fragment — a fully decentralized auction platform.
• Fragment has been an amazing success, with 50 million USD worth of usernames sold there in less than a month and this week, Fragment will expand beyond usernames (Probably anonymous numbers, ed.)
• Telegram's next step is to build a set of decentralized tools, including non-custodial wallets and decentralized exchanges for millions of people to securely trade and store cryptocurrencies. This way we can fix the wrongs caused by the excessive centralization, which let down hundreds of thousands of cryptocurrency users.
In his Telegram channel, Pavel Durov said about the blockchain industry, decentralization and the future of Telegram.
Here are brief theses:
• The blockchain industry was built on the promise of decentralization, but ended up being concentrated in the hands of a few who began to abuse their power. (He also mentioned FTX bankrupt, ed.)
• Cryptocurrency users should switch to trustless transactions and self-hosted wallets that don't rely on any single third party.
• It took only 5 weeks and 5 people including myself to put together Fragment — a fully decentralized auction platform.
• Fragment has been an amazing success, with 50 million USD worth of usernames sold there in less than a month and this week, Fragment will expand beyond usernames (Probably anonymous numbers, ed.)
• Telegram's next step is to build a set of decentralized tools, including non-custodial wallets and decentralized exchanges for millions of people to securely trade and store cryptocurrencies. This way we can fix the wrongs caused by the excessive centralization, which let down hundreds of thousands of cryptocurrency users.
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New @wallet updates
Updated “Send” feature allows you to send TON not only to your Telegram contacts but also to any TON address, including short TON DNS names (.ton).
In addition, developers drastically simplified access to your wallet address. You can find it and your QR code in a few taps via the “Receive” button.
Updated “Send” feature allows you to send TON not only to your Telegram contacts but also to any TON address, including short TON DNS names (.ton).
In addition, developers drastically simplified access to your wallet address. You can find it and your QR code in a few taps via the “Receive” button.
Forwarded from Telegram Info English (Azer Sadykhzadeh)
The price of anonymous numbers will increase and availability will be limited
Starting at 12:00 PM UTC on December 13th, the price of a number will increase by 1 TON every 3 hours until it reaches 99 TON. The price will continue to increase for 11 days.
After that, only previously sold numbers that are put up for sale again by buyers will be available. It's likely that Telegram is deliberately creating a shortage of numbers to drive up the price.
It's unknown whether new pools of numbers will be available and when the next wave of numbers will be released. Of the 10 million +888 format numbers currently available, almost 17,000 have been sold.
#auction #numbers
Starting at 12:00 PM UTC on December 13th, the price of a number will increase by 1 TON every 3 hours until it reaches 99 TON. The price will continue to increase for 11 days.
After that, only previously sold numbers that are put up for sale again by buyers will be available. It's likely that Telegram is deliberately creating a shortage of numbers to drive up the price.
It's unknown whether new pools of numbers will be available and when the next wave of numbers will be released. Of the 10 million +888 format numbers currently available, almost 17,000 have been sold.
#auction #numbers
135,000 numbers have been sold on Fragment
Sales on the Fragment auction have seen a sharp decrease, with only about 40 new numbers being sold per hour compared to the 35,000 numbers sold over the previous 3 days.
Random numbers purchased before the price increase at 9 TON each can be bought not only through an auction, but also at a fixed rate. Some buyers may not be aware of this option: they can select the "For sale" tab and sort by "Price low to high".
Since yesterday, numbers in this section have been sold at 17 TON, and now numbers are starting to appear at 16 TON. However, the price of a random number has risen to 34 TON.
Therefore, it is no longer a good idea to buy a random number for 34 TON when you can buy a specific number for half the price, and instantly.
Sales on the Fragment auction have seen a sharp decrease, with only about 40 new numbers being sold per hour compared to the 35,000 numbers sold over the previous 3 days.
Random numbers purchased before the price increase at 9 TON each can be bought not only through an auction, but also at a fixed rate. Some buyers may not be aware of this option: they can select the "For sale" tab and sort by "Price low to high".
Since yesterday, numbers in this section have been sold at 17 TON, and now numbers are starting to appear at 16 TON. However, the price of a random number has risen to 34 TON.
Therefore, it is no longer a good idea to buy a random number for 34 TON when you can buy a specific number for half the price, and instantly.
Getgems
Anonymous Telegram Numbers
These anonymous numbers can be used to create Telegram accounts that are not tied to SIM cards.
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NFT gifts in Telegram
This week, TON Diamonds will launch the Ton Gifts service: it will help you exchange NFT gifts directly in Telegram.
In addition to generating gifts from the suggested options and sending TON in an NFT envelope, there is the option to package TON Diamonds NFT in an animated box. You can see what it looks like in the example.
By sending a gift through TON Gifts, you automatically participate in the TON distribution and can get the gift amount back. The selection of winners and distribution of funds will be random.
This week, TON Diamonds will launch the Ton Gifts service: it will help you exchange NFT gifts directly in Telegram.
In addition to generating gifts from the suggested options and sending TON in an NFT envelope, there is the option to package TON Diamonds NFT in an animated box. You can see what it looks like in the example.
By sending a gift through TON Gifts, you automatically participate in the TON distribution and can get the gift amount back. The selection of winners and distribution of funds will be random.
Forwarded from Telegram Info English (Azer Sadykhzadeh)
Make an offer for an occupied username on Fragment
On the Fragment auction platform, you can make an offer for an occupied username that was previously not placed on the platform.
To leave a request to purchase the address, the buyer must pay a commission to the platform of 1 TON or more, depending on the offer, and specify the desired amount for which they are ready to buy the username.
The owner of the public name will receive a notification about the request to purchase his username directly in the chat with the Telegram service account. The message will give instructions on how to correctly place the address up for auction.
#auction
On the Fragment auction platform, you can make an offer for an occupied username that was previously not placed on the platform.
To leave a request to purchase the address, the buyer must pay a commission to the platform of 1 TON or more, depending on the offer, and specify the desired amount for which they are ready to buy the username.
The owner of the public name will receive a notification about the request to purchase his username directly in the chat with the Telegram service account. The message will give instructions on how to correctly place the address up for auction.
#auction
Wallet bot tests acquiring
Some users have noticed the @wallet_pay_demo_store_bot, which is offering to test out payments with @wallet. This payment service from Wallet will allow external developers' bots to easily accept payments in TON. As an example, the bot is currently being used to purchase a subscription to a fictional VPN service. It's important to note that all the payments made through this bot are fake.
The team at @wallet confirmed that they are working on this feature and suggested keeping an eye on the @wallet_news channel for updates.
It's possible that the TON team is working on their own VPN, possibly even for access to TON Sites, but this is purely speculation at this point. It's possible that the VPN service is just being used as an example.
Some users have noticed the @wallet_pay_demo_store_bot, which is offering to test out payments with @wallet. This payment service from Wallet will allow external developers' bots to easily accept payments in TON. As an example, the bot is currently being used to purchase a subscription to a fictional VPN service. It's important to note that all the payments made through this bot are fake.
The team at @wallet confirmed that they are working on this feature and suggested keeping an eye on the @wallet_news channel for updates.
It's possible that the TON team is working on their own VPN, possibly even for access to TON Sites, but this is purely speculation at this point. It's possible that the VPN service is just being used as an example.
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Improved interface, a QR code scanner, and support for t.me domains
Now you can use convenient “username.t.me” addresses to send Toncoin. You can read more about collectible usernames from Telegram Info English post.
The “Send” screen now has a QR code scanner and a “Paste” button. Copy-pasting TON addresses has become much simpler. The transaction history now includes the avatars of your contacts.
To use the wallet’s newest feature, you must update Telegram to version 9.3.
Now you can use convenient “username.t.me” addresses to send Toncoin. You can read more about collectible usernames from Telegram Info English post.
The “Send” screen now has a QR code scanner and a “Paste” button. Copy-pasting TON addresses has become much simpler. The transaction history now includes the avatars of your contacts.
To use the wallet’s newest feature, you must update Telegram to version 9.3.
Freezing inactive addresses of early miners
The developers of TON are planning to do extensive work on tokenomics. Most of the TON issue (4.98 billion) was distributed through mining givers, but the real popularity of mining was only when there were less than 500 million coins left in them.
In early interviews, Anatoly Makosov suggested that most of these wallets were lost or forgotten. In December, a call was published asking early miners to make any transaction and show signs of life. The theory was confirmed in a forthcoming blockchain update, TF proposes introducing a list of addresses who will not be allowed to make transactions for a certain period of time.
The list will include addresses that have smeared coins and no longer perform any action on the blockchain, that is, have been forgotten or lost. The "freeze" functionality is already being tested. If validators accept the proposal, about 1 billion TON (20% of the issue) will be frozen for several years.
The developers of TON are planning to do extensive work on tokenomics. Most of the TON issue (4.98 billion) was distributed through mining givers, but the real popularity of mining was only when there were less than 500 million coins left in them.
In early interviews, Anatoly Makosov suggested that most of these wallets were lost or forgotten. In December, a call was published asking early miners to make any transaction and show signs of life. The theory was confirmed in a forthcoming blockchain update, TF proposes introducing a list of addresses who will not be allowed to make transactions for a certain period of time.
The list will include addresses that have smeared coins and no longer perform any action on the blockchain, that is, have been forgotten or lost. The "freeze" functionality is already being tested. If validators accept the proposal, about 1 billion TON (20% of the issue) will be frozen for several years.
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First Native Staking
MyTonWallet becomes the first wallet to provide staking on the official TON Nominator smart contract.
Reserved funds are used to keep the network operating using its proof-of-stake mechanism. Not only do the nominators receive passive income from holding TON, but also directly influence the overall growth and development of The Open Network by participating in voting.
TON holders with a balance of 10,000 or more can make their first deposits through the MyTonWallet interface. A new version of the official smart contract is expected soon, in which the lower deposit threshold will be significantly reduced.
MyTonWallet becomes the first wallet to provide staking on the official TON Nominator smart contract.
Reserved funds are used to keep the network operating using its proof-of-stake mechanism. Not only do the nominators receive passive income from holding TON, but also directly influence the overall growth and development of The Open Network by participating in voting.
TON holders with a balance of 10,000 or more can make their first deposits through the MyTonWallet interface. A new version of the official smart contract is expected soon, in which the lower deposit threshold will be significantly reduced.
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Buying and transferring USDT TRC-20 in the @Wallet bot
Verified wallet @wallet got the ability to buy, sell and transfer USDT TRC-20. There is no commission for internal transfers in the bot.
Now the minimum purchase amount of USDT in the bot is 10 USDT, the maximum is 4 677 USDT
When buying more than 303 USDT, verification of identity is required. You need to provide an identity document (passport, residence permit or identity card) and a selfie.
In addition, the “Exchange” section was added to the bot, in which you can instantly exchange USDT for TON and vice versa.
The creator of the TRON cryptocurrency, Justin Sun, made a post on his twitter to 3.5 million people about the integration of USDT (TRC20) into @wallet, and wrote that he uses Telegram all the time.
Verified wallet @wallet got the ability to buy, sell and transfer USDT TRC-20. There is no commission for internal transfers in the bot.
Now the minimum purchase amount of USDT in the bot is 10 USDT, the maximum is 4 677 USDT
When buying more than 303 USDT, verification of identity is required. You need to provide an identity document (passport, residence permit or identity card) and a selfie.
In addition, the “Exchange” section was added to the bot, in which you can instantly exchange USDT for TON and vice versa.
The creator of the TRON cryptocurrency, Justin Sun, made a post on his twitter to 3.5 million people about the integration of USDT (TRC20) into @wallet, and wrote that he uses Telegram all the time.
Forwarded from Telegram Info English (Roj)
Purchasing Premium using TON
In the client-side source code of the Fragment platform, there has been changes related to Telegram Premium.
According to these changes, there will be the ability of purchasing Telegram Premium subscriptions via TON on Fragment. Users would not only be able to purchase subscriptions for themselves, but they would also be able to gift Telegram Premium subscriptions to other users.
#TON #premium
In the client-side source code of the Fragment platform, there has been changes related to Telegram Premium.
According to these changes, there will be the ability of purchasing Telegram Premium subscriptions via TON on Fragment. Users would not only be able to purchase subscriptions for themselves, but they would also be able to gift Telegram Premium subscriptions to other users.
#TON #premium
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Collectible username for a bot
On the Fragment platform, it is now possible to obtain a collectible username for a Telegram bot. Such a username may not contain the "bot" suffix at the end.
The option to set a collectible username for a bot will cost users 5,000 TON (about $11,000). This one-time fee does not include the purchase of the username itself, which must be paid for separately.
In addition, a bot with a collectible username can use custom emojis. There is no other way for bots to access this feature for now.
#TON
On the Fragment platform, it is now possible to obtain a collectible username for a Telegram bot. Such a username may not contain the "bot" suffix at the end.
The option to set a collectible username for a bot will cost users 5,000 TON (about $11,000). This one-time fee does not include the purchase of the username itself, which must be paid for separately.
In addition, a bot with a collectible username can use custom emojis. There is no other way for bots to access this feature for now.
#TON
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Crypto wallet integration in Telegram
In the new version of Telegram, users who have previously used the @wallet bot now have a section with a crypto wallet in the application menu. Telegram promises to provide other users with quick access to the wallet in November of this year.
TON Foundation together with Telegram announced their partnership within the framework of the TOKEN2049 conference - presentation and photos from the conference.
Now @wallet will have direct access to all 800 million users of the messenger (excluding US citizens) by integrating the service into the menu.
In addition, Telegram will provide priority access to its advertising platform to TON projects and partners.
In 5 years, TON plans to reach 30% of all active Telegram users.
Download: Google Play, App Store.
#TON
In the new version of Telegram, users who have previously used the @wallet bot now have a section with a crypto wallet in the application menu. Telegram promises to provide other users with quick access to the wallet in November of this year.
TON Foundation together with Telegram announced their partnership within the framework of the TOKEN2049 conference - presentation and photos from the conference.
Now @wallet will have direct access to all 800 million users of the messenger (excluding US citizens) by integrating the service into the menu.
In addition, Telegram will provide priority access to its advertising platform to TON projects and partners.
In 5 years, TON plans to reach 30% of all active Telegram users.
Download: Google Play, App Store.
#TON
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Mentions of Telegram Premium Giveaways Functionality on Fragment
@tginfo noticed Telegram Premium giveaways functionality added to Fragment.com's codebase. The change was detected thanks to @tgcrawl's automated analysis. Earlier we've already reported about this feature surfacing in Telegram for macOS localization files.
The Fragment platform is considered to be Telegram's partner, designated to provide an option to buy Telegram's Premium subscription, usernames, and anonymous numbers using TON cryptocurrency. All the services can be paid for using QR codes, which are supposed to be scanned in the Tonkeeper wallet.
Other noteworthy mentions in the code
• Ability to specify the number of subscriptions.
• Ability to specify the number of months — probably for Premium duration.
• There's a possible fee for the giveaway functionality.
• You can find Premium recipients using search.
• The UI has mentions for boosts, but their context is unclear.
It's important to keep in mind that the provided info is a set of assumptions based off the Fragment's code that surfaced, so the functionality may be significantly different on its release. At the moment of writing, the mentioned code was already removed.
#Fragment #boosts #Premium
@tginfo noticed Telegram Premium giveaways functionality added to Fragment.com's codebase. The change was detected thanks to @tgcrawl's automated analysis. Earlier we've already reported about this feature surfacing in Telegram for macOS localization files.
The Fragment platform is considered to be Telegram's partner, designated to provide an option to buy Telegram's Premium subscription, usernames, and anonymous numbers using TON cryptocurrency. All the services can be paid for using QR codes, which are supposed to be scanned in the Tonkeeper wallet.
Other noteworthy mentions in the code
• Ability to specify the number of subscriptions.
• Ability to specify the number of months — probably for Premium duration.
• There's a possible fee for the giveaway functionality.
• You can find Premium recipients using search.
• The UI has mentions for boosts, but their context is unclear.
It's important to keep in mind that the provided info is a set of assumptions based off the Fragment's code that surfaced, so the functionality may be significantly different on its release. At the moment of writing, the mentioned code was already removed.
#Fragment #boosts #Premium