Telegram Introduces New Business Features and Revenue Sharing

Messaging app Telegram has launched new features for businesses, including customized start pages, chat options, ad revenue sharing for public channels, and more. These developments come in line with Telegram's founder predicting profitability by 2025 and the company's push towards a future IPO. The Premium version, which offers a bundle of upgraded features, has already garnered millions of subscribers. With the introduction of Telegram Business, businesses can access various tools and features without the need for coding. The update also positions Telegram to rival Meta's dominance in the business communication market. Furthermore, Telegram is set to roll out additional features, such as AI-powered chatbots, providing further competition to established players like Meta and Apple in this space. Telegram's revenue strategy includes Premium subscriptions and ad revenue sharing using toncoin, along with previous experimentation with the TON blockchain for various services.