Telegram users generated over 700,000 self-custodial wallets within a 48-hour period, according to founder Pavel Durov. The data, disclosed on November 9, 2026, highlights a significant spike in adoption, with 333,188 activations recorded in a single day.
The growth is driven by the phased rollout of the native Gram Wallet, which is integrated directly into the messaging application. A key feature of this system is the automatic activation of a wallet upon the receipt of Gram tokens, which facilitates rapid user onboarding across the platform.
The Gram token serves as the native currency for The Open Network, formerly known as Toncoin. This new self-custodial wallet is distinct from the existing @wallet mini-app and bot service, which currently reports a user base exceeding 150 million.
The deployment process began with an announcement in July 2026, followed by limited testing in August and September 2026. While the 700,000 figure indicates the reach of the new feature, there is currently no independent verification regarding long-term user retention or on-chain activity.
