Telegram users are now able to buy no-sim accounts via anon-blockchain-numbers

A recent upgrade to the messaging program Telegram now lets users establish accounts using anonymous numbers based on the blockchain rather than mobile phone numbers.

Private phone numbers are already hidden from non-added users of Telegram. Users will now have the option to make their phone numbers secret from others, which is good for those who appreciate privacy-focused services.

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The messenger has gained popularity among cryptocurrency fans. The change is a part of an update 9.2 that went live on December 6 and allows users to automatically eliminate timers on messages in brand-new conversations.

“On Telegram, your phone number was never visible to strangers — our users control who can see their number and whether others are allowed to find them by their phone number,” the Telegram team reminded.

Even after this, they won't even require one to create a new Telegram account. Instead, individuals will be able to log in using anonymous blockchain-powered numbers, according to a statement which was made public on Tuesday.

Toncoin (TON), the money used on the decentralized Open Network blockchain that was initially created by Telegram, may be used to acquire the numbers on the Fragment platform. In addition to selling usernames, Fragment started as a blockchain auction site in late October.

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Since May, Telegram users have had direct access to Toncoin messaging. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint against Telegram in 2019 regarding the toncoin project, but the messenger reached a settlement with the watchdog in 2020.

Durov added to Fragment by saying that among other things, Telegram plans to provide noncustodial wallets and decentralized exchanges.

“The solution is clear: blockchain-based projects should go back to their roots – decentralization. Cryptocurrency users should switch to trustless transactions and self-hosted wallets that don't rely on any single third party,” he wrote.