Telegram Username @crypto Receives $25 Million Offer After 70x Value Increase
A Telegram user received a $25 million offer for the @crypto username, acquired for $350,000 in 2023. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov highlighted this in a post, emphasizing the unique nature of usernames on the TON blockchain.
- Most expensive usernames sold include @news for $5.8 million and @auto for $5.2 million in 2024.
- Durov noted the significant increase in value of tokenized assets, citing a 70x rise for the @crypto handle.
- Toncoin's price rose by 16% to $3.38, influenced by a deal offering Toncoin holders a golden visa in the UAE.
Users have direct ownership of their digital assets through TON smart contracts, eliminating middlemen and potential confiscation.