Stickers Become Digital Collectibles
Telegram’s most-loved feature is taking a leap into Web3. Sticker Pack has launched NFT Stickers on the TON Blockchain (https://ton.org), making stickers scarce, ownable, and tradeable. The move builds on Telegram’s growing digital ownership ecosystem, following the success of tokenized usernames and gifts. With limited-edition collections already live, users can now mint their favorite designs and secure them as on-chain assets.
A Vision First Teased by Pavel Durov
Telegram founder Pavel Durov first hinted at NFT stickers during TOKEN2049 Dubai in April 2024. Since then, community demand has surged. Until today, ownership in Telegram was confined to usernames and gifts. NFT stickers represent the logical next step in Web3 integration, offering users a way to display culture and identity while holding provable ownership of their stickers.
Powered by TON and Getgems Marketplace
The stickers are fully hosted on TON and available in-app via Sticker Pack or on Getgems (https://getgems.io), TON’s largest NFT marketplace. Market data already shows traction: sticker-related trading volume jumped 8% last month, reaching $1.6 million USD. With over 900 million monthly Telegram users exchanging billions of stickers, this launch could fuel one of the largest NFT adoption waves yet.
What Comes Next for Telegram’s NFT Ecosystem
Sticker Pack confirmed major partnerships are on the horizon, including collaborations with leading Hollywood studios. A creator-first platform is also in development, signaling deeper cultural adoption. Following the successful tokenization of Telegram gifts, many in the Web3 community (https://cointelegraph.com) see NFT stickers as Telegram’s next breakout moment. For creators, fans, and brands, the move could transform how communities connect and express themselves inside the app.