By the end of this month, it is reportedly expected that a Telegram mini app store will be launched in the app, complete with an in-built browser and built-in Web3 support. This will allow greater experience on the user side and new use cases to be developed on the already well-established Telegram platform. Among these are far more extensive authorization options, integrated payments via 20 payment providers, and much more personalized push notifications to enhance user engagement and experience.
Another notice that should be given is that the Mini App store lists months and the country of registration, similar to Instagram. This gives a touch of transparency and fights scams by giving an environment that makes users be at rest and feel free to relate and involve with the different applications.
Similarly, Mini Apps will add a facility to enable channel labeling by users, hence opening the way for decentralized and third-party verification. Such is the inclusion of a function that surely leads to trust and credibility within the platform—hence more assurance to the users while interacting with the different channels and their corresponding content.
The Power of Mini Apps on Telegram
The platform of Telegram and The Open Network (TON) already have an established user base thanks to popular clicker games like Hamster Kombat and Notcoin. In this context, Hamster Kombat onboarded an amazing 239 million users in only 81 days. That shows the potential of blockchain-based games not only in the area of entertainment but also as a supplementary income for users on the Telegram platform worldwide.
Telegram Mini App Store promises to improve user experience through innovative Web3 applications. With the expected launch of an in-app browser on Telegram that supports Web3 pages, users will be able to navigate the application without restrictions. This will further not just strengthen its position in the world of Web3 but also epitomize its stance in embracing cutting-edge technologies for the sake of its users.
Developer Opportunities with Telegram Mini Apps
The TON blockchain has shown impressive growth in the past couple of months, with its Total Value Locked at over $760 million, after increasing by over 100% since May. Such an impressive surge alludes to the growing confidence in the TON ecosystem and the potential for further expansion.
In line with this, TON Foundation has introduced an innovation startup accelerator program to promote within the Telegram and TON crypto community. The program’s mission is to provide the resources, mentorship, and an environment where startups can have a fighting chance to thrive and help contribute to the growing success of the TON blockchain network. Meanwhile, in his Telegram channel, Pavel Durov has announced several other updates and initiatives regarding the operation of the TON blockchain and the mini app store.
Conclusion
Telegram’s new mini app store is a move toward creating an ecosystem with small, bite-sized games and experiences. This all-new experience will allow users to easily discover and install a variety of mini-apps aimed at elevating the engagement they have within the app. By simplicity and ease of access, Telegram makes sure that their experience will be more dynamic and amusing. This development also presents a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for Telegram; it sets a new standard for the integration of apps in messaging platforms.m’s offerings but also sets a new standard for app integration within messaging platforms.
Editor’s note: This article was written with the assistance of AI. Edited and fact-checked by Owen Skelton.
