When it comes to introducing new features, Telegram is placing a significant bet on blockchain technology. Now, it is adding another innovative blockchain-backed functionality that enables users to sign up for the service even without a SIM card in their possession.
How to get a phone number?
Before this update, users of Telegram were forced to disclose their phone numbers in order to register for the platform. With the most recent update, this prerequisite will no longer be necessary, and users will be able to join up using blockchain-powered anonymous numbers that are made available through the Fragment platform. You can register a new Telegram account without giving up your phone number by going to the Fragment platform and purchasing an anonymous number with Toncoins. This will allow you to avoid disclosing your phone number. By providing Fragment with this number, you will be able to register for the messaging service and receive verification codes.
Similarly to how uncommon usernames are sold, Telegram is going to auction off phone numbers using the Fragment system. The starting price for vanity numbers is as high as 31,500 Toncoins, which is equivalent to around $57,600 USD. However, you can also buy a random number for as low as 9 Toncoins (about $16), which is a small fee to pay for an added layer of secrecy. There are also other ways to receive a random number.
In addition to signups that do not require a SIM card, Telegram has introduced a number of other features, including a global auto-delete timer that allows users to delete all chats automatically after a user-defined period of time, Topics support for groups that have 100 members or even more, an innovative Aggressive mode for automatic spam filters, and emoji search for iOS devices. In addition, the most recent version of Telegram for Android includes extensive statistics regarding the consumption of storage space, as well as brand-new interactive emoji and custom emoji.
