NFT gifts in Telegram
What unique (NFT) gifts in Telegram are: how a regular gift becomes a collectible, what the model, backdrop and symbol mean, and how such gifts are transferred, sold and exported to TON.
Gifts in Telegram are bought for Stars and show on the recipient's profile. Many of them can be upgraded — the gift then becomes a unique collectible that the community calls an NFT gift.
Regular, limited and unique
- A regular gift is bought for Stars in Telegram's gift shop. The recipient can keep it on the profile or exchange it for Stars — when that is possible, Telegram shows it on the gift's card.
- A limited gift is released in a limited edition. Once it sells out, the shop no longer offers it.
- A unique (upgraded) gift gets its own number and a combination of model, backdrop and symbol. Each gift has only so many such combinations, so some are common and others rare.
The prices of every gift in the shop and the cost of upgrading them are on the page what Telegram gifts cost.
What you can do with a unique gift
- Keep it on your profile and pin it at the top — see gifts on your profile.
- Give it to someone else.
- Put it up for sale in Telegram for Stars.
- Export it to the TON blockchain as an NFT through Fragment and sell it on NFT marketplaces.
Telegram shows the terms, the waiting times and the cost of a transfer on each gift's card.
A unique gift can also be bought from its owner — on Telegram's marketplace or as an NFT on TON: how to buy an NFT gift.
Where to get Stars for gifts
Stars for gifts and upgrades can be bought in the Shiba Bank bot — for your own account or straight for a friend.
Frequently asked questions
What does an upgrade cost?
Each gift has its own upgrade price in Stars — it is in the gift list. The sender can pay for the upgrade right away, together with the gift. More in how to upgrade a gift.
Can an NFT gift be sold?
Yes: a unique gift can be put up for sale in Telegram for Stars, or exported to TON and sold on an NFT marketplace. Stars from a sale can then be sold for USDT. More in how to sell a gift.
How is an NFT gift different from an ordinary NFT?
While the gift is in Telegram, it lives inside Telegram. Once exported through Fragment, it becomes an ordinary NFT on the TON blockchain.
