Telegram plans to introduce NFT support for the new "Gifts" feature this year, as announced by CEO Pavel Durov. This feature will allow users to convert animated gifts sent to friends into NFTs based on the TON blockchain.
On October 5th, Telegram introduced a new "Gifts" feature, which includes the ability to send animated images with greetings. These images can be displayed on the recipient's profile in a special "Gifts" tab. In addition, users will be able to convert such gifts into Telegram's currency called "Stars."
According to Durov, some gifts will be released in limited quantities, and in the future, they can be converted into NFTs. This will allow users to sell and trade gifts on third-party platforms with ownership recorded on the blockchain.
