Telegram’s Updated Feature
Telegram announced the launch of its updated version with new features in the first week of December. One of the major changes is the sign-up process. The users of version 9.2 can now sign-up without a phone number.
The update now features automatic message deletion for new chats and Topic 2.0 feature for groups, and aggressive anti-spam. Even though telegram has had a self-destructing message feature since 2013, users can not delete messages without a trace.
Similarly, you can now set auto-delete timers to erase individual chats after a period. For instance, if you want your chats to delete in the next 12 hours, you can now set it without notifying the receiver.
Significantly, Groups with more than 100 members can now create topics and open the topics in a sleek two-column mode. The new update allows users to switch to the latest topic directly.
Furthermore, with version 9.2, users will be able to hide their numbers from everyone. There are expectations that this feature will interest those who value privacy-centric features.
Telegram Supports Anonymous Blockchain-based Numbers
Telegram announced that it had increased its security features by enabling support from anonymous blockchain-based numbers. These anonymous blockchain-based numbers go for about $16.
The new feature supports anonymous blockchain-based numbers by allowing you to create an account with such numbers – instead of cell phone numbers. You would recall that the last version of Telegram hides users’ private phone numbers from non-added users on the app.
Users who want to use the new feature will have to purchase blockchain-powered anonymous numbers. They can purchase these numbers from Fragments, a decentralized auction platform founded by Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder.
Interestingly, Fragment is the only platform that sells these usernames and anonymous numbers compatible with a telegram. Similarly, to purchase the usernames and blockchain-powered anonymous numbers, you’ll make purchases on The Open Network (TON), telegram’s affiliated token.
Furthermore, when you purchase a blockchain-powered anonymous number on Fragment, you get a random number. Interestingly, some of these random numbers attract demand as they seem unique. For instance, the number “+888 8 888” currently has the highest bid of 33,075 TON, equivalent to $60,527.
