10 Reasons why DeFi and Blockchain Startups should use Telegram

2020-11-28T10:43:54.493Z

Telegram, the world's fastest messaging app.

Bitcoin's white paper turned 12 on November 1st, propelling the development of decentralization and emergence of the Blockchain industry.

Hundreds of startups embarked on a journey to disrupt industries such as finance, real estate, logistics, medicine, supply chain, trade and dozens of others, just like any idea that needs traction, it all starts with the development of a tribe.

The idea that is beautifully and professionally described by Seth Godin's' "The Tribe we lead" book.

The community or followers, even better, fans that have faith in one's idea or project is the unshakable force in pragmatic application, and to foster this kind of engagement Telegram has become the holy grail for Blockchain and later DeFi startups to make use of.

Below are 10 reasons why DeFi, Crypto and Blockchain startups could benefit from making Telegram as one of their Strategic platforms to provide value to the most important aspect of their business — Community.

1. Bots

Telegram bots help to improve user experience by integrating, for example, automated FAQs, tailored airdrops, links to exchanges, blogs, and dozens of other features that save a lot of time from answering the same questions instead of focusing on providing valuable service to the community.

2. Privacy Centric

Users can interact with one another by knowing their IDs and knowing cell phone numbers is not mandatory, making privacy more important than ever.

3. Channels

Channels are obviously essential components of Telegram and can easily be embedded within Menu, click here to experience an example. The creator/moderator of a channel can add, remove and restrict users from wrong doings. There is one more thing, The group member limit blows my mind. What is it?

200,000 members. That's insane.

4. Blogging / Newsletter

Cointelegraph is one of the most successful media that shares the latest info, analysis and insights about the future of money on their Telegram page which is mobile friendly, well branded and turned into go to source to access information, Telegram has replaced Mailchimp or other email newsletters and remains mobile friendly Newsletter option for Crypto Enthusiasts.

5. Encryption Powered

Encryption is at the core of everything on telegram, secure communication, secret chat groups, and self-destructive messages quite eye-catching from a user and business perspective.

6. Multi-platform Support

Messages available from multiple devices at the same time.

7. Synced devices

Telegram lets users access chats and updates from multiple devices.8CRMTelegram can easily be integrated with various CRM-systems such as: Integromat, Zoho, AMO CRM are among others.

9. Ads Free

No ads or hidden subscriptions which is truly admirable quality from a user standpoint

10. Open Source

Telegram has an open API and source code free for everyone.

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12 Stats that make Telegram Unique

2020-11-28T09:58:37.586Z

Despite its presence for only a few years, Telegram has turned into favorites of Blockchain and DeFi startups. We at D23 truly enjoy helping startups and individuals with their Telegram Strategy and Telegram marketing.

In this article, we would like to focus on 12 Telegram Stats and Facts of the app and where it is heading, and what to expect, prior to jumping on facts it's important to state that Telegram was created with a view to challenging the primacy of WhatsApp.

It differs from the latter in allowing users to access accounts from multiple devices. Its makers also claim that its multi-data center infrastructure and encryption makes it more secure than its Facebook-owned company and widely used in developing countries.

Users are able to have 'secret chats', which see messages stored on devices as opposed to the cloud. Messages can also be set to self-destruction, just like in the movie — Mission Impossible.

By the Numbers

So, Let's delve into 12 Telegram Stats and Facts (2020)

1. 1.5 million new users daily

In April 2020, Telegram reported 1.5 million new users daily (Telegram)

2. Top-10 most downloaded apps

Telegram was in the top-10 most downloaded apps globally in Q2 and Q3 2020, with around 80 million downloads in both (Sensor Tower)

3. The most-downloaded social media

Telegram the most-downloaded social media app in 20 countries (Telegram)

4. 1 billion users

Telegram is targeting 1 billion users by 2022 (Monfex)

5. 365 million lifetime downloads

365 million lifetime downloads of Telegram, as of August 2019 (Sensor Tower)

6. 500 million Android downloads

500 million Android downloads of Telegram, as of May 2020 (9to5google.com)

7. 50 million Telegram users in Iran

An estimated 50 million Telegram users in Iran, with estimated penetration of 56%, before 2018 ban (BBC)

8. 42 million Iranian users of third-party version

A data breach in March 2020 showed 42 million Iranian users of third-party version of Telegram (Comparitech)

9. 18 million Telegram users in Uzbekistan

Estimated 18 million Telegram users in Uzbekistan (Khikmatilla Ubaydullaev)

10. 12.7 million new users to Telegram

Short WhatsApp bans in Brazil in 2015 (48 hours) and 2016 (72 hours) sent 5.7 million and 7 million new users to Telegram respectively (Quartz)

11. 323% year-on-year increase in first-time Telegram installs

July 2019 saw a 323% year-on-year increase in first-time Telegram installs in Hong Kong, during pro-democracy protests; the first week of August saw 41,000 new users (100% up on the first week of June 2019) (Sensor Tower)

12. 15 billion Telegram messages sent daily

15 billion Telegram messages were being sent daily in February 2016 – the last time Telegram made this stat public (Telegram)

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