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Telegram Surpasses 1 Billion Users Launches AI Bot Grok

Fri Mar 21 2025

Telegram continues to experience rapid growth, surpassing 1 billion active users and expanding its services with AI features like Grok, signaling its dominance in the messaging industry. With strong financial performance and the growing success of TON blockchain, Telegram is poised for continued innovation and market influence in the years ahead.

Telegram Hits 1 Billion Users & Rolls Out AI Bot Grok 🤖🔥

Telegram just hit a huge milestone—1 billion monthly active users—making it the second most popular messaging app in the world (after WhatsApp, excluding WeChat). 🥈

Founder Pavel Durov didn’t hold back:

“🏆 Telegram now has significantly over 1 billion monthly active users… Meanwhile, our revenue growth has exploded, with $547M in profit in 2024 💵.”

Meet Grok: Telegram’s New AI Chatbot 🤖🚀

Alongside this massive growth, Telegram is diving into AI-powered services with Grok, a chatbot built by Elon Musk’s xAI.

Exclusively for Telegram Premium users ✨
Designed to challenge ChatGPT with “edgier” and real-time responses
Directly integrated into the app for instant AI-powered chats

TON Blockchain Is Booming 🌐💰

Telegram’s TON blockchain is also gaining serious traction:

36.2 million wallets created 🔥
100+ million Toncoin holders 📈
Up to 40M monthly users interacting with TON-based apps

Big names like Sequoia Capital’s Shaun Maguire are backing TON, calling it a perfect blend of crypto + mainstream adoption.

Durov Roasts WhatsApp ☕🔥

Durov didn’t miss his chance to take a shot at WhatsApp, calling it:

“A cheap, watered-down imitation of Telegram that burns billions on lobbying and PR while we grow independently.”

What’s Next? 🚀

Telegram is just getting started—with TON’s expansion and a second-layer payment network coming in 2025, its influence on Web3 is only growing.