Telegram released a new update for its app on Friday, enabling creators to earn directly on the platform. Additionally, several new features have been introduced.
Telegram: The instant messaging platform Telegram has released another major update, which includes new and innovative features for both content creators and users. In its latest update released on Friday, the company introduced three major changes — Collaborative Checklists, Suggested Posts, and improved direct monetization options for creators. The aim of all these features is not only to increase engagement on the platform, but also to empower creators financially.
Creators will get a direct earning opportunity
This new Telegram update opens the way for creators to earn directly. In fact, now channel subscribers can send suggested posts to support creators, which may include promotional videos, fan art, or product reviews. These posts can be funded by subscribers through Telegram Stars or Toncoin. As soon as these posts are published, the reward will be transferred to the channel owner after 24 hours.
The company says that this feature will directly benefit creators from their community support and they will not have to rely on other platforms or third-party payment gateways.
Collaborative checklists will make group tasks easier
A special feature has been introduced for Telegram Premium users — Collaborative Checklists. With its help, users can manage group projects, shopping lists or any other work in a better way. This checklist can be used not only in group chats but also in one-on-one chats and saved messages.
Users can set controls to decide who can add items to this checklist or mark an item. This feature will prove to be excellent especially for teamwork, event planning and keeping day-to-day tasks in sync. To create a checklist, users have to go to the attachment menu and select 'Checklist', with which they can create an interactive and real-time updated list.
Suggested posts will increase community participation
Telegram has also launched the Suggested Posts feature, which gives channel subscribers the opportunity to suggest content to their favorite channel. This includes things like fan art, reviews, promotional videos, etc. Channel owners can edit or negotiate this content before publishing it. In addition, the facility to schedule these suggested posts has also been provided so that creators can publish them at the right time. The advantage of this feature will be that channel owners will get an opportunity to connect directly with their community and moderate content suggested by users.
Payment options have also been made more convenient. Telegram has informed that users can purchase Stars or Toncoin using Fragment or PremiumBot, apart from Apple Pay or Google Pay. However, the company has clarified that payments made through Toncoin will be final and there will be no option for a refund.
