The recent exchange of a Porsche 911 GT3 for 18 rare Telegram gifts has become a significant event in the rapidly growing gifting economy of Telegram. Valued at over $350,000, this deal demonstrates the dynamic development of digital collectibles.
Details of the Deal
The exchange was made by TON influencer Lucha, who was the owner of the Porsche, and Roxman, co-founder of the Portals marketplace, acknowledged by Pavel Durov. The deal was initiated by a community poll regarding the feasibility of exchanging a Porsche for digital gifts, which ultimately confirmed its reality.
Current Trends in Telegram Gifts
Telegram gifts are limited digital collectibles officially launched by Telegram and tradable as NFTs on the TON blockchain. The market for gifts is rapidly growing, with a market capitalization of around $160 million and record trading volumes of over $9 million a day. Prices for some items have reached staggering values, such as Plush Pepe, which climbed from $30 to over $12,000, and Durov’s Cap, which increased from $15 to $2,500.
The Future of the Gifting Economy
With the growing popularity of digital collectibles and the launch of celebrities' own gifts, such as Snoop Dogg, the Telegram gifting ecosystem is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic sectors of Web3. Crypto trader and analyst Renzo noted that current events in the world of Telegram gifts signify the reality of the trend: 'When digital collectibles within a messenger are worth supercars, you know the trend is real.'
The exchange of a Porsche for Telegram gifts highlights the rapid development of the gifting economy and the increasing value of digital collectibles. With growing interest from users and key figures entering the sector, the Telegram gift space continues to gain popularity.
