TGBlogLeaks
Let's do a little open source situation review. 2 days have passed. No source code for Telegram for Android (any final bugfixes before the release? who knows?). + the source code of Telegram for macOS is updated to 3 months ago. The other clients seem to have…
OPEN SOURCE SITUATION REVIEW
telegram for ANDROID
Last commit on GitHub is for 10.13.1
No further updates to the source code so far.
Meanwhile:
10.13.2 released on 3 June
10.13.3 released on 5 June
10.14.0 released on 22 June
10.14.2 released on 30 June (today)
AT THE CURRENT STATE the reproducible builds DO NOT WORK as of 3 June.
Is updating the source code in a platform that boasts its reproducible builds an option?
telegram for ANDROID
Last commit on GitHub is for 10.13.1
No further updates to the source code so far.
Meanwhile:
10.13.2 released on 3 June
10.13.3 released on 5 June
10.14.0 released on 22 June
10.14.2 released on 30 June (today)
AT THE CURRENT STATE the reproducible builds DO NOT WORK as of 3 June.
Is updating the source code in a platform that boasts its reproducible builds an option?
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TGBlogLeaks
OPEN SOURCE SITUATION REVIEW telegram for ANDROID Last commit on GitHub is for 10.13.1 No further updates to the source code so far. Meanwhile: 10.13.2 released on 3 June 10.13.3 released on 5 June 10.14.0 released on 22 June 10.14.2 released on 30 June…
Please note that the source code has been updated and it appears that 10.14.2 is a reproducible build.
However, considering that for almost an entire month reproducible builds of TGA practically didn’t exist, we try to update you more often on the open-source situation of the various clients.
However, considering that for almost an entire month reproducible builds of TGA practically didn’t exist, we try to update you more often on the open-source situation of the various clients.
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Forwarded from BotNews
Star Reward Withdrawals, Subsidized Ads and Bot API 7.6
Developers of bots accepting Telegram Stars⭐️ can now withdraw rewards via the TON blockchain, or use stars to place subsidized Ads on Telegram.
Telegram takes nearly 0% commission and adds a 30% discount for ads to compensate for third-party payment system fees – you can read more here.
Bot API 7.6, released today, adds even more improvements for all bots and mini apps, like:
• Native multitasking – allowing mini apps to be minimized and expanded without loading delays.
• Default full-screen mode for mini apps opened by direct link.
• Support for sending paid media content on behalf of content creators.
• Updated transaction history, with support for Telegram Ads and bot-specified payloads.
• And more, see the full changelog for details.
Developers of bots accepting Telegram Stars
Telegram takes nearly 0% commission and adds a 30% discount for ads to compensate for third-party payment system fees – you can read more here.
Bot API 7.6, released today, adds even more improvements for all bots and mini apps, like:
• Native multitasking – allowing mini apps to be minimized and expanded without loading delays.
• Default full-screen mode for mini apps opened by direct link.
• Support for sending paid media content on behalf of content creators.
• Updated transaction history, with support for Telegram Ads and bot-specified payloads.
• And more, see the full changelog for details.
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Forwarded from TeleGram/NEWS/SERVICES (Employee)
Telegram's "Nearly 0%" Commission on Stars: Smoke and Mirrors? 🤨
Telegram is facing accusations of misleading users about its commission fees for its "Stars" tipping system. While the platform claims creators enjoy "nearly 0% commission," a closer look reveals a different story.
Here's the breakdown:
The Claim: Telegram boasts "nearly 0% commission" on Star purchases, even highlighting a 30% discount on ads to offset third-party payment fees.
The Reality:
* App Store/Play Store Purchases: While these platforms take a 30% cut, Telegram *also* charges an additional ~5% commission.
* Direct Purchases (APK, Web, Desktop): Telegram charges a hefty commission ranging from ~17% to a whopping 30%!
Developer Earnings Tell the Tale:
Telegram pays developers a fixed rate of $0.013 USD per Star. Crunching the numbers reveals a stark contrast between user spending and developer earnings, with Telegram pocketing the difference.
Example: Buying 100 Stars:
* App Stores: User pays $1.99, developer receives $1.30 (65% of user spending).
* Directly: User pays $1.69, developer receives $1.30 (a mere 80% of user spending).
The Bottom Line: Calling a 5-30% commission "nearly 0%" is misleading at best. This lack of transparency raises concerns about Telegram's monetization practices and fairness towards its creator community.
Telegram is facing accusations of misleading users about its commission fees for its "Stars" tipping system. While the platform claims creators enjoy "nearly 0% commission," a closer look reveals a different story.
Here's the breakdown:
The Claim: Telegram boasts "nearly 0% commission" on Star purchases, even highlighting a 30% discount on ads to offset third-party payment fees.
The Reality:
* App Store/Play Store Purchases: While these platforms take a 30% cut, Telegram *also* charges an additional ~5% commission.
* Direct Purchases (APK, Web, Desktop): Telegram charges a hefty commission ranging from ~17% to a whopping 30%!
Developer Earnings Tell the Tale:
Telegram pays developers a fixed rate of $0.013 USD per Star. Crunching the numbers reveals a stark contrast between user spending and developer earnings, with Telegram pocketing the difference.
Example: Buying 100 Stars:
* App Stores: User pays $1.99, developer receives $1.30 (65% of user spending).
* Directly: User pays $1.69, developer receives $1.30 (a mere 80% of user spending).
The Bottom Line: Calling a 5-30% commission "nearly 0%" is misleading at best. This lack of transparency raises concerns about Telegram's monetization practices and fairness towards its creator community.
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It seems that Telegram's reporting systems are having some technical problems.
Many users are unable to send messages in private to other users and in many cases also in groups.
Many users are unable to send messages in private to other users and in many cases also in groups.
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From what we notice, it seems that almost all bots are having problems.
I think it is an advance on a TGDown.
I think it is an advance on a TGDown.
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