Telegram Gram Wallet Launch
Telegram Rolls Out Native Gram Wallet Ahead of Billion-User Expansion
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GRAM token traded around $1.40 after the rollout news, up about 2.07% in 24 hours, with trading volume jumping roughly 137% as activity rose around the launch.
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Gram Wallet will enable purchases of Telegram Collectibles, including usernames and digital gifts, within Telegram.
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Walt, the rebranded Wallet in Telegram, will function as a broader multi-chain platform for trading, investing, and tokenized assets and will be accessible via Telegram search rather than as the default wallet.
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Gram Wallet and Walt will remain connected, with Walt allowing multichain deposits to Gram Wallet across multiple blockchains.
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Validators approved the Gram Wallet smart contract, ensuring future upgrades can be implemented without requiring users to migrate to new contracts.
Telegram is rolling out its native Gram Wallet to select users now, with plans to reach its entire billion-plus user base over the coming weeks. Crypto.News reports the self-custodial wallet will serve as Telegram's default payment tool for transfers, purchases, and Telegram Collectibles. The move marks a major step in embedding crypto directly into the world's most-used messaging app.
The GRAM token jumped 2.07% in 24 hours to around $1.40 after the announcement, while trading volume surged roughly 137% CoinGape. Network validators have already approved the Gram Wallet smart contract, Crypto-Economy reports, allowing Telegram to push future upgrades without forcing users to switch wallets — a key friction point that typically slows adoption.
Gram Wallet Becomes Telegram's Native Payment Tool
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov announced that Gram Wallet is now available to some users as the platform's default wallet in user settings. CryptoNews.Net notes the non-custodial wallet will handle all payments and purchases within Telegram, including digital collectibles like usernames and gifts. Rolling out gradually over weeks reduces server strain and lets Telegram test stability at scale.
The wallet solves a major adoption barrier: users won't lose funds if Telegram changes its infrastructure. Because validators approved the core smart contract, Telegram can upgrade the wallet's features without forcing users to migrate to a new contract, Crypto-Economy explains. This flexibility is critical for mass adoption among non-technical users.
Walt Rebranding Splits Wallet Roles Across Functions
Telegram is rebranding its crypto platform as Walt, creating two distinct tools. Gram Wallet handles high-frequency transactions and Telegram purchases, while Walt serves as a broader multi-chain platform for trading, investing, and tokenized assets. Crypto.News reports Walt will be accessible through Telegram search rather than as the default wallet, keeping it separate for users who want advanced features.
The two wallets remain connected. Walt allows deposits to Gram Wallet across multiple blockchains, Crypto-Economy notes, letting users move assets into the fast, simple Gram Wallet for everyday use. This two-tier approach balances simplicity for casual users with power features for traders and developers.
Billion-User Expansion Signals Crypto's Mainstream Moment
Telegram's 1 billion+ user base makes this rollout unprecedented in scope. Pavel Durov has signaled gradual expansion to reach all users in coming weeks, turning everyday messaging into a crypto-enabled platform. Most users have never owned crypto or used a blockchain; Telegram's default wallet approach could introduce millions to decentralized finance without friction.
The timing reflects broader crypto industry momentum. With validator approval of the smart contract and a phased rollout strategy, Crypto-Economy reports Telegram is minimizing technical risk while maximizing user onboarding. If adoption reaches even 10% of Telegram's base, it would dwarf most crypto platforms' current user counts.
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