How Telegram turned into central channel for crypto community

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From community to project implementation

For startups, Telegram is not just a place for announcements but a key tool for growth. AMA sessions take place here, airdrop campaigns are coordinated, and token-gated chats are launched.

The Notcoin case showed just how powerful Telegram can be. The project began as a simple click-bot in January 2024 and, in less than half a year, gained more than 35 million users. A similar story happened with Hamster Kombat: the game turned into a global phenomenon thanks to Telegram channels and viral effects.

But such success stories are the exception rather than the rule. According to the Tone Foundation, only about 30 Telegram projects have managed to go through the full journey — from idea to product creation and token listing on centralized exchanges. By comparison, in the gaming segment alone there are more than 4,000 applications, most of which remain experiments without access to larger markets.

These examples prove: the messenger has truly become a kind of “incubator for crypto projects.” But it doesn’t guarantee automatic success — Telegram provides the tools, while everything else depends on the community, product quality, and the ability to withstand competition.

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The dark side

Alongside legal communities, gray zones have also flourished. Research shows that almost a third of links in crypto channels lead to phishing sites, and hundreds of channels and bots impersonate well-known brands, tricking people into handing over keys and funds.

Another gray area is the P2P market. In countries with currency restrictions, Telegram often becomes the “unofficial bank”: people buy and sell USDT or BTC directly with one another, bypassing state control. For some, it’s a lifeline; for others, it’s a risk of losing money in scams. This contrast best illustrates Telegram’s essence: freedom that simultaneously demands maximum caution.

Telegram as the heart of crypto communications

Today, Telegram has over one billion monthly active users, with around 450 million using it daily. This makes the platform a central hub for discussions and signals that influence the market. Traders track insights and news in real time, while channels spread analytics and forecasts faster than traditional media.No other platform combines such a convenient ecosystem for communities, developers, and traders at the same time. Telegram has become not just a messenger but a crypto space with its own rules.

And as the crypto industry grows and becomes more diverse, Telegram’s functionality will also expand. The platform has become an invaluable tool for crypto enthusiasts worldwide — enabling real-time communication, supporting integrated gaming experiences, and serving as a hub of market analysis.

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