Pavel Durov announced the launch of a mini-application store in Telegram and a built-in browser with support for Web3 mechanisms in July 2024.

The term Web3 is commonly understood as a next-generation decentralized Internet based on blockchain, which gives users control over their data and interactions with applications and sites.

In addition, according to Durov, Telegram will introduce a system to combat crypto fraudsters. The messenger will show data on the date and country of registration for public accounts, similar to Instagram (owned by the Meta corporation, whose activities are recognized as extremist in Russia and are prohibited).