Telegram is Preparing to Launch a Store for Bots and Mini Apps
Pavel Durov recently shared plans to develop a platform for bot and mini-app developers.
According to Durov, the recently introduced payment system "Stars" is not only beneficial for developers but also complies with Apple and Google rules. Therefore, Telegram plans to recommend bots and mini-apps that accept star payments in appropriate sections of the apps.
As an example of such recommendations, the founder of Telegram mentioned the "AI" section in the upcoming mini-app store. This section could be displayed to business representatives who add bots for handling customer feedback, as well as bots that assist users with the official sticker editor.
#bots #stars
Pavel Durov recently shared plans to develop a platform for bot and mini-app developers.
According to Durov, the recently introduced payment system "Stars" is not only beneficial for developers but also complies with Apple and Google rules. Therefore, Telegram plans to recommend bots and mini-apps that accept star payments in appropriate sections of the apps.
As an example of such recommendations, the founder of Telegram mentioned the "AI" section in the upcoming mini-app store. This section could be displayed to business representatives who add bots for handling customer feedback, as well as bots that assist users with the official sticker editor.
#bots #stars
Telegram has begun blocking bots that have not switched to Telegram Stars
On June 12, following a prior warning, Telegram started blocking certain bots that have not transitioned to the new Telegram Stars platform which now handles the transactions of digital goods and services in accordance with with Google Play and App Store rules.
When users attempt to interact with these blocked bots, the message displayed in the image above is shown.
It is worth mentioning that the Russian strings specifically state that the bot isn't being displayed due to App Store guidelines, whilst in English it is stated that the bot could not be displayed without any further information.
#stars
On June 12, following a prior warning, Telegram started blocking certain bots that have not transitioned to the new Telegram Stars platform which now handles the transactions of digital goods and services in accordance with with Google Play and App Store rules.
When users attempt to interact with these blocked bots, the message displayed in the image above is shown.
It is worth mentioning that the Russian strings specifically state that the bot isn't being displayed due to App Store guidelines, whilst in English it is stated that the bot could not be displayed without any further information.
#stars
Paid posts are now available on any channel
Previously, we reported that the ability to publish paid posts depended on the number of channel subscribers as well as the composition of its audience.
Now, paid posts can be published on any channel.
#stars
Previously, we reported that the ability to publish paid posts depended on the number of channel subscribers as well as the composition of its audience.
Now, paid posts can be published on any channel.
#stars
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Telegram for Android updated to version 10.14.2, Telegram for iOS to 10.14.1
The second update of the messenger in June includes several new features:
• Mini-App Bar: Users can now minimize mini-apps into a neat panel accessible at the bottom of the screen.…
The second update of the messenger in June includes several new features:
• Mini-App Bar: Users can now minimize mini-apps into a neat panel accessible at the bottom of the screen.…
Pavel Durov on "Telegram Stars" and Upcoming Mini-App Bar Enhancements
Pavel Durov announced that channel owners can now convert Telegram Stars received for paid posts into Toncoin.
Additionally, he mentioned that the new bottom mini-app bar will soon allow users to save web pages and other content for later reading.
#stars
Pavel Durov announced that channel owners can now convert Telegram Stars received for paid posts into Toncoin.
Additionally, he mentioned that the new bottom mini-app bar will soon allow users to save web pages and other content for later reading.
#stars
Support Posts by Sending Stars
Section 2.3 Subscriber Donations has revealed the ability to support posts by sending a dedicated star reaction on eligible channels.
Channel owners will be able to exchange the received stars on posts for Toncoin.
This does not mean other reactions will become paid. There is only one, dedicated star reaction that appears on eligible channels.
It is important to note that the behaviour of the feature we have explained is subject to change; it is not the final product, and has not been officially announced yet.
#stars
Section 2.3 Subscriber Donations has revealed the ability to support posts by sending a dedicated star reaction on eligible channels.
Channel owners will be able to exchange the received stars on posts for Toncoin.
This does not mean other reactions will become paid. There is only one, dedicated star reaction that appears on eligible channels.
It is important to note that the behaviour of the feature we have explained is subject to change; it is not the final product, and has not been officially announced yet.
#stars
Rewards for Channel Owners
On June 30th, Telegram's official blog released an article mentioning, among other updates, the ability for channel owners to earn income through paid media content. In this post, the @tginfo editorial team explains what is known about this feature.
1. A channel administrator can publish a paid post. This feature is available to any channel administrators, regardless of the number of subscribers, type of channel (private or public), and other factors. The feature seems to not be available for channels that got marked as 18+ (such channels, for example, can't be viewed on iOS devices without disabling filtering).
2. If a subscriber pays to view such a post using "stars," these stars are credited to the channel's balance.
3. The channel's balance can be viewed on the "Monetization" tab in the "Statistics" section. This tab is visible only to the channel owner. For some channels, such as @tginfo, this tab became available only on July 4th, suggesting that the feature is being rolled out gradually.
4. Stars can be withdrawn from the channel no sooner than 21 days after they have been received. This is detailed in section "4.1 Balance" of the Terms of Service for Content Creators.
5. This section also outlines other important details about withdrawing stars. For instance, users are responsible for "timely" withdrawing all stars they have received, and the Telegram platform reserves the right to independently decide the timeframe for these withdrawals.
6. According to the article on Telegram's official blog, stars can be withdrawn in two ways: either by purchasing advertising on promote.telegram.org or by exchanging them for Toncoin through the Fragment.com platform. It is not yet known if both options are always available in all cases.
#stars #monetization
UPD July 7. Added into about availability for 18+ channels
On June 30th, Telegram's official blog released an article mentioning, among other updates, the ability for channel owners to earn income through paid media content. In this post, the @tginfo editorial team explains what is known about this feature.
1. A channel administrator can publish a paid post. This feature is available to any channel administrators, regardless of the number of subscribers, type of channel (private or public), and other factors. The feature seems to not be available for channels that got marked as 18+ (such channels, for example, can't be viewed on iOS devices without disabling filtering).
2. If a subscriber pays to view such a post using "stars," these stars are credited to the channel's balance.
3. The channel's balance can be viewed on the "Monetization" tab in the "Statistics" section. This tab is visible only to the channel owner. For some channels, such as @tginfo, this tab became available only on July 4th, suggesting that the feature is being rolled out gradually.
4. Stars can be withdrawn from the channel no sooner than 21 days after they have been received. This is detailed in section "4.1 Balance" of the Terms of Service for Content Creators.
5. This section also outlines other important details about withdrawing stars. For instance, users are responsible for "timely" withdrawing all stars they have received, and the Telegram platform reserves the right to independently decide the timeframe for these withdrawals.
6. According to the article on Telegram's official blog, stars can be withdrawn in two ways: either by purchasing advertising on promote.telegram.org or by exchanging them for Toncoin through the Fragment.com platform. It is not yet known if both options are always available in all cases.
#stars #monetization
UPD July 7. Added into about availability for 18+ channels
Telegram Info English
Rewards for Channel Owners On June 30th, Telegram's official blog released an article mentioning, among other updates, the ability for channel owners to earn income through paid media content. In this post, the @tginfo editorial team explains what is known…
Beta Version of Telegram for Android Displays Stars in All Channels
In the Beta version of Telegram for Android, channel owners have the ability to access the Monetization tab regardless of the number of subscribers.
The @tginfo editor team reminds you that this tab was not previously shown in small channels, and some additional conditions still need to be met to withdraw earned stars.
#stars #monetization
In the Beta version of Telegram for Android, channel owners have the ability to access the Monetization tab regardless of the number of subscribers.
The @tginfo editor team reminds you that this tab was not previously shown in small channels, and some additional conditions still need to be met to withdraw earned stars.
#stars #monetization
Purchasing Stars on the Fragment Platform
The auction platform Fragment now offers the ability to purchase Telegram Stars.
You can buy them for yourself or as a gift for another Telegram user.
Purchasing Telegram Stars through the platform is commission-free from app stores, making it a more cost effective option.
#stars
The auction platform Fragment now offers the ability to purchase Telegram Stars.
You can buy them for yourself or as a gift for another Telegram user.
Purchasing Telegram Stars through the platform is commission-free from app stores, making it a more cost effective option.
#stars