Beyond Blockchain – Top Companies Building on the Telegram Mini App Ecosystem

Telegram mini apps are rapidly changing how businesses interact with their customers, offering lightweight and easily accessible tools within the popular messaging platform.While the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors have been early adopters, companies in various other industries are also recognizing the potential of mini apps to reach Telegram’s massive and engaged user base.Here’s a look at this non-exhaustive list of Telegram mini apps across diverse sectors.

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Gamee – Making gaming social and accessible

Gamee – a popular mobile gaming platform – has cleverly leveraged Telegram’s massive user base by offering a diverse collection of casual games as mini apps.

This strategic move provides Telegram’s users with easy access to quick and engaging gaming experiences without ever leaving the app.

Gamee’s mini apps are designed with a mobile-first approach, catering perfectly to Telegram’s predominantly mobile user base.

Moreover, the social nature of Telegram enhances the gaming experience, allowing friends to compete and share scores within groups and channels, further solidifying Telegram’s position as a versatile platform for both communication and entertainment.

BingX – Pioneering copy trading on Telegram

BingX – a global cryptocurrency exchange – has launched a game-changing Telegram mini app designed for copy trading.

Copy trading allows users to follow top cryptocurrency traders and copy their trades directly within Telegram, without the need for additional downloads or lengthy registration processes.

The TON Space wallet lets users effortlessly deposit funds and explore BingX’s ‘copy trading plaza,’ enjoying the best of both worlds with Telegram and Web 3.0 space.

Wikipedia – Knowledge at your fingertips

Integrating Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, as a mini app within Telegram brings a wealth of information directly to users’ fingertips.

This seamless integration allows users to access and share knowledge without needing to switch between apps, making conversations more informative and research more efficient.

The Wikipedia mini app serves as a valuable tool for educational purposes, enabling users to quickly look up facts, explore new topics and deepen their understanding of the world around them – all while staying connected within the Telegram environment.

BNB Chain – Expanding Web 3.0 accessibility

The BNB Chain has integrated with Telegram’s mini apps to further lower the entry barriers into Web 3.0.

By offering direct access to DApps (decentralized applications) and blockchain services through Telegram, BNB Chain simplifies crypto management for both Web 3.0 and Telegram users.

This move is expected to attract a broader audience by allowing them to manage assets and interact with DApps in a user-friendly, familiar environment.

Developers also benefit from streamlined integration via Privy’s SDK, allowing them to leverage Telegram’s massive user base with minimal friction.

TADA – Bringing ride-hailing to Web 3.0

Southeast Asian ride-hailing platform TADA has also joined the mini app movement, launching a feature that allows users to book rides directly through Telegram and pay using Toncoin or USDT on the TON blockchain.

TADA’s partnership with the TON Foundation highlights the growing collaboration between Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 platforms.

This venture not only simplifies ride-hailing but also helps users experience the benefits of blockchain without the hassle of new sign-ups or app downloads.

TADA is poised to expand its service regionally, bringing Web 3.0 solutions to a broader audience in Southeast Asia.

Bitget – Simplifying Web 3.0 engagement

Bitget is making waves with the launch of its Telegram app centre, a hub featuring over 600 DApps.

Bitget’s Telegram blockchain platform offers users seamless access to airdrops, play-to-earn games and Web 3.0 communities without the friction typically associated with blockchain technology.

Integrated within the Telegram Open Network (TON), Bitget’s platform simplifies blockchain interactions and bolsters the TON ecosystem’s growth, which now has a TVL (total value locked) of $425 million.

This initiative aligns with Bitget’s broader strategy of driving blockchain adoption, as reflected in its $20 million T?? ecosystem fund.

Zoom – Streamlining communication and collaboration

While not a complete replacement for the full Zoom platform, Zoom’s presence on Telegram as a mini app enhances the communication experience for users who rely on both platforms.

This integration allows users to seamlessly schedule and initiate Zoom calls directly within Telegram, eliminating the need to juggle between applications.

By streamlining the process of starting and joining Zoom meetings, the mini app adds another layer of convenience for Telegram users who value both its messaging features and Zoom’s video conferencing capabilities, further bridging the gap between different communication needs.

CyberCharge – Revolutionizing energy distribution

Blockchain-driven energy platform CyberCharge has introduced its own Telegram mini app, aiming to expand its decentralized energy networks to over 20 million Web 2.0 users.

The mini app provides a seamless gateway to energy transactions with Telegram blockchain integration, allowing users to participate in energy production and trading without the need for intermediaries.

Much like how Bitcoin disrupted traditional finance, CyberCharge is leveraging blockchain to decentralize energy systems, making energy markets more equitable and transparent.

This is a significant step toward their mission of democratizing global energy distribution.

Gate.io – A $10 million investment to support TON development

Gate.io has made a strategic $10 million investment into the TON blockchain, launching a CeFi-driven Telegram mini app and integrating its Gate Wallet into the messaging platform.

This move not only supports TON’s governance and development, but it also positions Gate.io as a key player in the Web 3.0 space.

By participating in the TON Society’s Hackers League and fostering innovation within Telegram-based projects, Gate.io is contributing to the widespread adoption of blockchain technology.

Conclusion

The examples above highlight the versatility of Telegram mini apps and their potential to enhance user experiences across various domains.

As more companies recognize the benefits of this technology, we can expect to see even more creative applications emerge.

The key takeaway is that mini apps are not just about blockchain or crypto – they are about leveraging Telegram’s strengths to provide seamless and engaging experiences for users in any industry.

Whether it’s gaming, knowledge sharing, communication or accessing essential services, mini apps are transforming how we interact with businesses and information within the Telegram ecosystem.

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Nic Tse is an ex-journalist, writing and editing in the fintech, lifestyle and media spaces since 2012. He’s now covering Web 3.0, blockchain, and crypto stories for aelf, a layer-one AI-enhanced blockchain.

 

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