🎉 Xircus Digest 2: Web3 Festival Highlights 🎙 Durov's Interview Highlights with Tucker Carlson:🕵️♂️ FBI Encounters: Pavel Durov reported unexpected meetings with the FBI at both an airport and a rented house in the US.
🚫 Independence from Russian Authorities: Durov refuted rumors that Telegram is controlled by Russian powers, attributing such claims to competitors.
🌍 Choosing UAE: Cited UAE's business-friendly environment and neutrality as key factors for Telegram's operations.
📱 Challenges from Big Tech: Major pressure from Apple and Google threatens Telegram’s presence in app stores due to compliance demands.
🔥 Growth Forecast: Despite challenges, Telegram is poised to hit one billion users in the next year, currently standing at about 900 million.
🌐 Dubai Token 2049 - Key Updates from Durov’s Presentation:🔗 Blockchain Integrations: Introduction of built-in NFTs and a new profit-sharing strategy for content creators.
💸 Revenue Sharing Model: Channel owners to receive 50% of ad revenue, with transactions in TON.
🎨 For Content Creators: Enhanced earnings opportunities, including a significant 95% sales retention for sticker and emoji designers.
🛍️ Marketplace Expansion: Further integration with 40 payment instruments, making Telegram a more robust marketplace.
🚀 Blockchain Focus: Increased use of the TON blockchain to boost Telegram’s ecosystem capabilities.
🤝 Networking & Partnerships:🌟 TONx and More: Engagements with strategic partners like TONx to enhance the Web3 Super App ecosystem. Big announcement coming soon!
🛠️ Collaborations: Ongoing talks with various partners including EVAA protocol and Tele Protocol to deepen integration and usability across platforms.
🌍 Global Influence: Strong networking presence at side events with influential entities like Gotbit and Daomaker.
🎊 Upcoming Partnerships & Campaigns:🔄 XPlus and More: Expect updates from partnerships with XPlus, Oyster Labs, Moons, and Synexis among others.
🚀 Campaign Launches: Get ready for campaigns with EVAA protocol and an exciting new campaign route with OpenBuilders.