Updated: May 8, 2025
Telegram Gifts Marketplace – How to Buy, Sell & Flip NFT Gifts with Stars
The new Telegram Gifts Marketplace is officially live in 2025 — giving users a way to resell collectible gifts for Stars, Telegram’s in-app currency tied to the TON ecosystem. Here’s a breakdown of how it works, key restrictions, and opportunities for collectors and flippers.
📋 Key Rules of the Telegram Gifts Marketplace
- 20% Commission: Telegram takes a flat 20% cut from every successful gift resale.
- 24-Hour Lock: Newly purchased gifts must be held for at least 24 hours before being listed for sale again.
- Price Limit: Maximum listing price is 100,000 Stars (~500 TON equivalent).
💡 How It Works
When you buy a Telegram gift — either from a drop or a friend — it enters your collection. After the 24-hour lock expires, you can list it for resale. Other users browsing the Telegram Mini App marketplace can purchase it using Stars.
Once sold, you receive 80% of the price in Stars, and Telegram keeps the remaining 20%. These Stars can then be reused inside Telegram or potentially withdrawn via third-party TON integrations.
⚠️ Risks to Watch
- Refund Loopholes: Since Stars are refundable (in some cases), market manipulation and abuse are possible.
- High Fees: Telegram’s 20% commission reduces ROI for flippers and resellers.
- No Instant Profits: The 24-hour cooldown prevents fast flipping right after new gift drops.
✅ Strategy Tips for Gift Traders
- 🔍 Monitor drops and claim rare gifts early
- 📊 Track floor prices using tools like GiftStat
- 🤝 List rare or themed gifts during trending events (like holidays)
📌 FAQ: Telegram Gifts Market
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I flip gifts instantly for profit? | No. All gifts have a 24-hour hold before resale is allowed. |
| What happens to Stars when I sell a gift? | You receive 80% of the sale price in Stars. Telegram keeps 20% as a fee. |
| Are refunds still active? | Yes. Telegram Stars are still refundable in many cases, which could cause instability in the long term. |
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Track active gift listings and prices:
Use GiftStat to analyze gift floors, volumes, and latest listings.
