Pavel Durov: Instagram DMs viewed as less valuable than NFTs and Grams on Telegram

Pavel Durov: Instagram DMs viewed as less valuable than NFTs and Grams on Telegram
NFTs and Grams valued over Instagram DMs

Pavel Durov, Pavel Durov, described Instagram direct messages as less valuable compared to NFTs and Grams sent via Telegram.

Durov remarked that, despite receiving many messages from individuals identifying as models on Instagram in 2026, he prefers receiving NFTs and Grams on Telegram, viewing them as more professional and maintaining their value.

Durov recently highlighted the creation of more than 700,000 self-custodial wallets by Telegram users within 48 hours, with wallet activation occurring upon receipt of Grams, according to a previous report. He also described Gram as undervalued, noting an 8 percent rise even as most cryptocurrencies declined, and pointed to the token’s integration within the Telegram ecosystem in a separate statement. Both developments reflect ongoing engagement with Telegram’s native crypto offerings.

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