Fragment also extends into in-app services: since June 2024, developers have been able to withdraw Telegram Stars earned by their bots through the platform, and payments for Telegram Premium subscriptions, Stars, and ads are processed in GRAM. No new +888 numbers are issued; all 136,566 collection items are strictly second-hand, impacting collectors and anyone seeking anonymous Telegram signup options. All asset sales and transfers on Fragment are peer-to-peer and final, with users solely responsible for the safety of their wallet keys—there is no recovery option for lost wallets.
How the Fragment Marketplace Works
Fragment serves as Telegram’s marketplace for trading collectible usernames, anonymous +888 numbers, gifts, and certain in-app services. Each digital asset, whether a username or a gift, includes verifiable blockchain ownership and is traded through wallet-to-wallet transfers. Telegram does not act as a custodian or dispute resolver; asset custody and transaction responsibility fall entirely to the user.
After a username is purchased, it can be assigned to an individual account, group, channel, or bot. Assigning to a bot requires a one-time on-chain fee of 1,000 GRAM. These enhancements stay attached through any future transfers. For +888 numbers, which allow Telegram account creation with no SIM card, no new supply is created; all numbers are second-hand. Pricing is market-driven, with a current base price of 2,570 GRAM.
Transactions are conducted either as timed auctions or instant direct sales. In an auction, the highest GRAM bidder at the end wins. In a direct sale, the first wallet to pay gets the asset. To participate, users must connect a non-custodial wallet such as Tonkeeper or MyTonWallet—private key custody lies fully with the user.
Fragment also facilitates GRAM payments for Telegram Premium memberships, Stars, and in-app ads. Since June 2024, bot developers can cash out earned Telegram Stars through Fragment, offering a revenue path for Mini App builders with GRAM payouts.
Usernames, +888 Numbers, and Gifts: Details
Fragment’s primary commodities are Telegram usernames, +888 numbers, and collectible gifts, each settled in GRAM and backed by on-chain records. Every transfer is immediate and final on the blockchain. Only non-custodial wallets can be used; if the wallet seed phrase is lost, both GRAM funds and purchased digital items are permanently unrecoverable.
Usernames (introduced after November 2022) may be mapped to user profiles, groups, or channels. When assigned to a bot, a one-time on-chain payment of 1,000 GRAM enhances the name with bot features, retained with the asset regardless of future transfers.
All 136,566 +888 numbers were sold out in December 2022, and they are now available only via secondary resale. These numbers function exclusively for anonymous Telegram account creation, bypassing standard SIM verification—fresh registrations are not possible and only active listings from current holders are available. Recent resale prices start from 2,570 GRAM.
TON Drop Hub take: The capped supply of digital items—especially +888 numbers—creates a resale-only market. Buyers must be aware that loss of wallet access means total loss of assets, with no possibility of support or recovery.
Wallet Requirements and Transaction Types
To transact on Fragment, a user needs a non-custodial TON wallet—Tonkeeper or MyTonWallet. The marketplace never holds private keys or assets; only the wallet owner can access them. Lost seed phrases are irretrievable. Both funds and linked digital assets are then lost permanently.
Fragment supports two kinds of transactions: auctions and direct sales. Auctions let users make the best offer for an item within a set time; the highest bid wins. Direct sales list items at a fixed price and are available on a first-paid, first-served basis. All trades are final, and Telegram provides no dispute resolution.
Wallet compatibility is currently limited to Tonkeeper and MyTonWallet. Fragment listings reflect only assets that are active and available, not the total historical supply, so some items may be less visible than their full issuance numbers would suggest.
TON Drop Hub take: Because wallet recovery is impossible, users should check wallet compatibility, copy addresses carefully, and store their seed phrases securely before making any transaction.
Fragment is central for Telegram digital asset trading, with everything—usernames, +888 numbers, gifts—secured by direct GRAM wallet-to-wallet transfers on the TON blockchain. New +888 numbers cannot be minted; new buyers must purchase from holders. Transactions are instant and permanent, so users must safeguard wallet access as loss is irreversible. This structure empowers both buyers and developers but demands careful self-custody.
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