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β’ In 2018, Durov nearly died from severe poisoning: he temporarily lost his sight, hearing, and ability to breathe. Since then, he has considered his life as βbonus time.β
β’ Pavel follows an ascetic lifestyle β no alcohol, cigarettes, coffee, or medication. Every day he does hundreds of push-ups and squats to stay in shape.
β’ Telegram only became profitable in 2024. Today, more than 15 million users pay for the premium subscription, generating over $500 million annually.
β’ His management style is minimalist: no cumbersome structures or bureaucracy. He recruits engineers through competitions, and the core team consists of just about 40 people.
β’ For Pavel, freedom of speech is a fundamental principle. It was the reason he left Russia and built Telegram as a platform free from external pressure.
β’ Durov often warns about the dangers of global control but believes that cryptography and new technologies can help preserve independence. He sees competition as a key driver of progress.
β’ Currently, he is based in Dubai, where he values neutrality and a business-friendly environment.
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"I believe in this thing. I think this is the way money should work. Nobody can confiscate your Bitcoin from you. Nobody can censor you for political reasons. This is the ultimate means of exchange. And again, I'm not talking about Bitcoin, but it relates to cryptocurrencies in general. So I have been able to fund my lifestyle, so to say, from my Bitcoin investment. Some people think if I'm able to rent nice locations or fly private, it's because I somehow extract money from Telegram. Like I said, Telegram is a money-losing operation for me personally. Bitcoin is something that allowed me to stay afloat."
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