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Telegram, with 800M users, aims to become a super app by integrating Web3 wallets, focusing on emerging mobile-first markets, and aligning with non-western crypto trends

To drive integrated services, Telegram needs user-friendly in-app purchase experiences that not only compete with X, Instagram, and TikTok

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But more importantly, it needs to compete with WeChat

Thus, Telegram's evolution faces challenges in competing with incumbent social platforms due to the absence of a timeline structure, impacting user shopping experiences.

Pavel Durov’s unconventional funding strategy, using bond sales instead of traditional VC funding, poses both opportunities and concerns for Telegram's growth and scalability.

The platform's future hinges on refining user experiences, fostering developer collaborations, and innovating monetization strategies beyond subscriptions.

However, its stories feature, potential interactive shopping options, and efforts in enhancing targeted ads may steer Telegram toward a successful transformation into a super app.