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Telegram Adds In-Message Widgets With TON Payments

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Briefings

Telegram introduced in-message payment widgets allowing users to send TON cryptocurrency directly within chat threads. This feature requires private bot access and operates on Telegram's test server, meaning public group chats and forwarded messages cannot use this functionality. The implementation was tested in private environments before public rollout.

Key points

• Telegram added in-message payment widgets enabling direct TON cryptocurrency transfers within chat threads.
• The feature is restricted to private bot chats and operates on Telegram's test server, excluding public group chats and forwarded messages.

Context

Telegram recently launched a new payment system allowing users to send TON cryptocurrency directly within chat threads. This functionality requires private bot access and operates on Telegram's test server, meaning public group chats and forwarded messages cannot use this feature. The implementation was tested in private environments before public rollout.

Limitations

Evidence covers only private bot chat usage and test server operations. Public group chats and forwarded messages are excluded from this functionality. No specific dates, user counts, or financial figures are provided in the source.

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