Telegram plans a native, non-custodial Gram wallet rollout aimed at all of its users, according to founder Pavel Durov, in what would rank among the platform's most ambitious moves into self-custody crypto access.
What Pavel Durov Said About Telegram's Gram Wallet Rollout
Durov signaled that Telegram intends to bring a native, non-custodial wallet directly to the messaging app, in a statement posted to his X account. For related coverage, see French Court Restricts Telegram CEO Durov's Travel.
The plan is framed as reaching all users rather than a limited pilot, pointing to platform-wide ambition. Reporting on the plan describes it as one of the largest rollouts of a non-custodial crypto wallet, according to The Block. For related coverage, see Pavel Durov Rejects Censorship for Romanian Election Content.
Non-custodial means the wallet's users would hold their own private keys and control their assets directly, rather than trusting Telegram to hold funds on their behalf. That distinction sits at the center of the announcement. For related coverage, see Telegram Blockchain Startup TOP Reaches Unicorn Status.
Why a Native Non-Custodial Wallet Could Be a Major Step for Telegram Users
A wallet built natively into Telegram lowers friction compared with downloading a separate app or installing a browser extension. Access would live inside a chat interface users already open daily. For related coverage, see TON Holder Count Reaches All-Time High Amid Telegram Integration.
Self-custody shifts responsibility to the user: with no intermediary holding funds, a lost key or seed phrase generally means lost access. The trade-off is control in exchange for higher personal-security expectations.
Telegram previously moved in this direction when it launched a TON wallet for U.S. users, and a broader native rollout would extend that footprint. Rising engagement is visible elsewhere too, with TON holder counts reaching record highs amid Telegram integration.
What the Planned Rollout Could Mean for Telegram's Crypto Strategy
Embedding a wallet for every user would position Telegram as more than a messaging app in crypto activity, tying distribution to on-chain access. Attaching Gram branding signals a deliberate identity around in-app usage.
The combination of a large existing user base and native wallet access could make Telegram a meaningful onboarding channel for people new to digital assets. That reach is what draws market attention beyond a routine feature update.
Durov has kept Telegram in the spotlight through disputes over control and independence, including his refusal of censorship requests tied to Romanian election content. How the wallet is executed, and how it handles usability and security at scale, will determine the real impact of the plan.
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