- Telegram NFT Gifts exceed the $57.7 million primary sales, reflecting the large user demand across Tonne’s ecosystem.
- Over 357,000 unique wallets have exchanged these gifts, demonstrating the adoption of a strong community of Telegram’s NFT Marketplace.
Who would have thought that Telegram’s cute digital stickers could turn into millions of dollars? But that’s exactly what happened. According to Dune, the popular messaging platform has recorded a total major sale of Telegram NFT gifts, over $57 million.
In fact, as I highlighted this early August, this figure only reached $49 million. This represents a multi-million dollar spike in just a few weeks.
The Telegram NFT trend is growing rapidly among traders and collectors
Telegram’s blockchain-based gift system is relatively new, but it seems it took a while for users to get hooked on it. They have bought these NFTs and then gifted and traded to friends. Of the 124 digital gifts available, 90 have been upgraded, but the rest are, yes, they are still in the original version.
Source: Dune
The number of unique wallets involved is also daunting. The latest data shows that over 357,000 wallets trade Telegram NFT gifts both off-chain and on-chain. Whether it’s a cute design or a potentially profitable benefit, one thing is clear. Telegram’s NFT is no joke.
Meanwhile, the NFT market is generally not standing still while the Telegram Ecosystem is becoming more and more crowded.
According to the latest CNF report, NFT sales in July 2025 recorded the second-highest monthly figure of the year. This is very surprising given that the number of unique buyers has actually decreased. Among this trend, Telegram actually step on gas.
Ethereum still leads NFT trading volume, reaching $275.6 million last month, up 56% compared to the previous month. Bitcoin NFTS was closely lagging behind, recording $74.3 million, followed by a polygon of $71.6 million. However, in terms of volume growth, Cardano is stealing the show.
Telegram has yet to reach the same level as Ethereum or Bitcoin, but given its speed of reaching $57 million in such a short time, many are beginning to see it as a serious player. This is especially true given the current market valuation, with FDV approaching $182 million.
When NFTs become more than just collectibles
Why does Telegram NFTS differ from most NFTs? One reason is accessibility. Not everyone can play with NFTS through a large market like Opensea. But a telegram? Most people have an app. Therefore, the process of purchasing, sending and even reselling feels more natural, especially for beginner users.
Since mid-June, Telegram has expanded its gifting capabilities and further expands its collection and transaction options by introducing tradable stickers. Suddenly, what once was a “fun gift” has become a digital asset that can be sold at a considerable price.
Not only that, many users are beginning to see these NFTs not only as collectibles, but as a kind of “digital proof” of social connections and lifestyles. And when social functions meet market value? It’s a sure-fire recipe.