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# Telegram update allows content creators to monetize with paid media
- URL: https://www.testingcatalog.com/telegram-update-allows-content-creators-to-monetize-with-paid-media/
- Published: 2024-06-30T21:33:34.000Z
- Updated: 2024-07-08T21:20:09.000Z
- Author: Alexey Shabanov
- Tags: Telegram News

Telegram's June update introduces several new features to enhance user experience and monetization opportunities for content creators and developers. Here are the key updates:

[Mini App Bar, Paid Media, Story Search & MoreOur June update adds a way to minimize mini apps into a compact bar, helps content creators monetize their channels with paid photos and videos, and improves Stories by introducing search by hashtag or location and a new link widget.![](https://telegram.org/img/apple-touch-icon.png)Telegram![](https://telegram.org/file/400780400026/1/xwmW8Qofk5M.263566/16218cb12e7549e76b)](https://telegram.org/blog/mini-app-bar-paid-media-and-more?ref=testingcatalog.com)

## Mini App Bar

- **Collapse mini apps**: Users can now minimize mini apps into a compact bar at the bottom of their screen, allowing for easier navigation and multitasking.
- **500 million users**: Over 500 million [Telegram](https://www.testingcatalog.com/tag/telegram/) users interact with mini apps monthly for various purposes.

> I finally got a chance to play with one of the mini apps on Telegram!   
>  
> Hamster Combat, mentioned on Durov's channel is a minigame that allows you to play as a CEO of a crypto exchange and mainly works as a tap game with loads of other perks. [pic.twitter.com/Zyw4tUuXF3](https://t.co/Zyw4tUuXF3?ref=testingcatalog.com)
> 
> — TestingCatalog News 🗞 (@testingcatalog) [July 7, 2024](https://twitter.com/testingcatalog/status/1810059840485511320?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=testingcatalog.com)

## [Paid Media](https://t.me/tgtester/689?ref=testingcatalog.com)

- **Paid photos and videos**: Content creators can now monetize their channels by publishing paid posts, which subscribers can unlock by paying the author.
- **Stars and rewards**: Creators can accept Stars, which can be redeemed for rewards in Toncoin or used to advertise their channel at discounted rates.

## Story Search

- **Hashtag search**: Users can search for stories by hashtag, which allows them to browse public stories with matching tags.
- **Location search**: Users can also search for stories by location, making it easier to discover content from specific places.

## Link Widget

- **Stylish link previews**: Premium users can add a link widget to their stories, creating a visually appealing link preview that supports both light and dark backgrounds.

## Monetization and Advertising

- **Telegram Stars**: Content creators and bot developers can use Telegram Stars to receive rewards in Toncoin or buy Telegram Ads at discounted rates.
- **Low commission**: Telegram takes minimal commission from transactions in Stars, with only taxes and payment system fees applying.
- **Advertising**: Users can place ads in public Telegram channels to promote their bot, channel, or group, with bot developers and content creators able to use Stars for cost-effective advertising.

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