πΉ @chess sold for $150,000 β a historic deal in the Fragment platform (2025)
In one of the largest on the Fragment platform to date, the rare and highly strategic username @chess was sold in 2025 for a remarkable 44,444 TON (~$150,000).
The username was sold by the creator and curator of @aipost β a visionary figure and early investor in Telegram digital assets, with years of experience and sharp insight in the niche markets of premium usernames, the TON ecosystem, and Web3 innovation.
@chess is more than just a word:
It is a global brand, a rare digital asset, and a premium position in the minds of millions.
π This was not just a sale β
It was proof that the future belongs to those who recognized the value of digital identity before the rest.
In one of the largest on the Fragment platform to date, the rare and highly strategic username @chess was sold in 2025 for a remarkable 44,444 TON (~$150,000).
The username was sold by the creator and curator of @aipost β a visionary figure and early investor in Telegram digital assets, with years of experience and sharp insight in the niche markets of premium usernames, the TON ecosystem, and Web3 innovation.
@chess is more than just a word:
It is a global brand, a rare digital asset, and a premium position in the minds of millions.
π This was not just a sale β
It was proof that the future belongs to those who recognized the value of digital identity before the rest.
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π π Synchronize gifts in blockchain with your Telegram profile!
π Soon gifts will be safely stored in blockchain and displayed directly in your Telegram profile - without the risk of blocking or hacking
π‘Mechanics can be borrowed from anonymous numbers and usernames: blockchain as a link between Telegram and digital assets.
It will be a new level of privacy and control over one's gifts. Looking forward to it!
π Soon gifts will be safely stored in blockchain and displayed directly in your Telegram profile - without the risk of blocking or hacking
π‘Mechanics can be borrowed from anonymous numbers and usernames: blockchain as a link between Telegram and digital assets.
It will be a new level of privacy and control over one's gifts. Looking forward to it!
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πΏ A New Trend Emerging?!
Two early and influential investors in the Fragment ecosystem have recently made bold moves: acquiring a large number of usernames with underscores between letters β a style that used to be rare.
π‘ These names are often powerful, one-word terms with a distinct visual identity.
Itβs still early, but the strategy suggests that underscore usernames might become the next collectible meta.
π€ Will this format evolve from unusual to ultra-valuable? Only time will tell.
Two early and influential investors in the Fragment ecosystem have recently made bold moves: acquiring a large number of usernames with underscores between letters β a style that used to be rare.
π‘ These names are often powerful, one-word terms with a distinct visual identity.
Itβs still early, but the strategy suggests that underscore usernames might become the next collectible meta.
π€ Will this format evolve from unusual to ultra-valuable? Only time will tell.
Top-ups go through Fragment. It doesnβt look like a full-fledged wallet yet, but the direction is clear:
Telegram is slowly but surely pulling TON deeper into its native menu.
Overall, letβs wait and see how this turns out β looks like the next step in integration
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π Direct Ad Posting in Telegram Channels?!
βͺοΈA new feature in beta: now you can directly suggest an ad post to any Telegram channel!
Just tap "Suggest Post" from the message menu and pay using TON or Stars via Fragment.com.
βͺοΈIf the admin accepts, your post will appear in the channelβs Scheduled Posts section.
The admin can also edit the price or content before approving it.
β 85% of the payment goes directly to the channel owner. (This percentage may change in the future.)
βͺοΈA new feature in beta: now you can directly suggest an ad post to any Telegram channel!
Just tap "Suggest Post" from the message menu and pay using TON or Stars via Fragment.com.
βͺοΈIf the admin accepts, your post will appear in the channelβs Scheduled Posts section.
The admin can also edit the price or content before approving it.
β 85% of the payment goes directly to the channel owner. (This percentage may change in the future.)
Telegram has been updated to version 11.3
and the features we mentioned have been added. For the complete and official explanation in english, visit:
https://telegram.org/blog/direct-to-channel-trim-voice-and-more
and the features we mentioned have been added. For the complete and official explanation in english, visit:
https://telegram.org/blog/direct-to-channel-trim-voice-and-more
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~37k $TON or ~$120k for the legendary pseudonym of Bitcoinβs creator β worth it or not?
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The gift market continues to show strong activity β here are the key numbers and insights:
Top platforms by trading volume:
Biggest drops from average floor price:
π Conclusion:
The market remains active and dynamic β prices are fluctuating, but user interest in gifts remains high, supported by regular drops and upgrade opportunities.
β Source: dune.com
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π§ Whatβs the Secret Behind Pro username Buyers on Fragment? (Part 1)
They donβt choose randomlyβ¦ they follow a simple but golden formula:
β They buy short usernames
4 or 5-letter names always sell faster.
β They avoid numbers and underscores
Clean, brandable, and more attractive usernames have no numbers or _underscores.
β They ride the trends
When AI or crypto is trending, usernames like @crypto or @chatgpt become goldmines.
β They act fast
No hesitation, no delay⦠in this market, even 5 minutes can make the difference.
π The username you skip today could be gold tomorrow.
Regret has no resale value.
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They donβt choose randomlyβ¦ they follow a simple but golden formula:
β They buy short usernames
4 or 5-letter names always sell faster.
β They avoid numbers and underscores
Clean, brandable, and more attractive usernames have no numbers or _underscores.
β They ride the trends
When AI or crypto is trending, usernames like @crypto or @chatgpt become goldmines.
β They act fast
No hesitation, no delay⦠in this market, even 5 minutes can make the difference.
π The username you skip today could be gold tomorrow.
Regret has no resale value.
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𧩠One Username, One Story: (Part I) --- @shiba
π₯ The Biggest Oversight on Fragment History
π In November 2022, just days after Fragment.com was launched, one of its early investors purchased the username @shiba for a staggering 81,449 TON.
Everything seemed normal⦠until something strange happened.
π Just a few days later, the investor mistakenly listed the username for auction. And on December 2, 2022, it was sold for only 11,600 TON.
π§ Since the platform was still very new, itβs likely that the owner accidentally initiated the auction and then forgot to place bids to defend it.
π¨ Right after the auction ended, the original buyer sent two messages to the wallet of the new owner:
π Meanwhile, the new owner tried to resell the username for 59,000 TON, but couldnβt find a buyer.
He posted messages like:
π― Finally, on December 30, 2022, the original buyer was able to buy back the username after negotiations β this time for 15,000 TON.
But..
π Letβs break down the numbers:
πΉ Difference between buyback price and auction sell price:
15,000 β 11,600 = 3,400 TON
πΉ 5% platform fee on the 11,600 TON sale:
580 TON
β Total actual loss:
3,400 + 580 = 3,980 TON
π This story shows that in the world of digital assets, even a few clicks on the wrong day can cost thousands of dollars.
π§ Precision, timing, and system awareness are all that stand between you and a 4,000 TON loss.
βNow here's a question to think about:
If the second buyer had refused to sell, how much would this mistake have truly cost?
π A total loss of 69,269 TON:
81,449 (Buy) β 11,600 (Sell) β 580 (Fee) = 69,269 TON
π If you were the second buyerβ¦
Would you have sold the username back for 15,000 TON β or kept it?
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π₯ The Biggest Oversight on Fragment History
π In November 2022, just days after Fragment.com was launched, one of its early investors purchased the username @shiba for a staggering 81,449 TON.
Everything seemed normal⦠until something strange happened.
π Just a few days later, the investor mistakenly listed the username for auction. And on December 2, 2022, it was sold for only 11,600 TON.
π§ Since the platform was still very new, itβs likely that the owner accidentally initiated the auction and then forgot to place bids to defend it.
π¨ Right after the auction ended, the original buyer sent two messages to the wallet of the new owner:
"Hey, go I'm buy @shiba. It was mistake sell on auction."
"I'm buy him for 81k tons."
π Meanwhile, the new owner tried to resell the username for 59,000 TON, but couldnβt find a buyer.
He posted messages like:
"@shiba for 59k. 1st owner price 81k. Much better than your @shib"
π― Finally, on December 30, 2022, the original buyer was able to buy back the username after negotiations β this time for 15,000 TON.
But..
π Letβs break down the numbers:
πΉ Difference between buyback price and auction sell price:
15,000 β 11,600 = 3,400 TON
πΉ 5% platform fee on the 11,600 TON sale:
580 TON
β Total actual loss:
3,400 + 580 = 3,980 TON
π This story shows that in the world of digital assets, even a few clicks on the wrong day can cost thousands of dollars.
π§ Precision, timing, and system awareness are all that stand between you and a 4,000 TON loss.
βNow here's a question to think about:
If the second buyer had refused to sell, how much would this mistake have truly cost?
π A total loss of 69,269 TON:
81,449 (Buy) β 11,600 (Sell) β 580 (Fee) = 69,269 TON
π If you were the second buyerβ¦
Would you have sold the username back for 15,000 TON β or kept it?
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π§ Who is the real buyer of Telegram usernames? (Part One)
π When someone spends tens of thousands of dollars to own an ID like @nerd, @monk, @boss, or even a simple numeric combination, that person is not just looking for a "name." They are investing in prestige, the future, or even dominance in the digital space.
𧬠Psychology of the real buyers
1. Long-term investors:
Like someone who buys land and holds onto it. They are neither consumers nor impatient. They just know these usernames have a future, especially on networks like TON where names can be truly owned.
2. Professional branders:
For them, @Name = Identity
The name must be printable, promotable, and brand-assemblable.
Something people can easily say and remember.
3. Username traders:
They know when to buy and when to sell. They look for trending, unique, or rising usernames. Their business is usernames.
4. Diplomat collectors:
Those who seek to build a collection; for example, all numbers from 111β999 or all 4-letter words. For them, every name is like a rare collectible piece.
5. Name psychologists:
They buy usernames that carry a message. Like @Savage, @Rebirth, @Legend
Names that create feelings, attract audiences, and even build identity.
βοΈ Which category do you belong to? Investor, collector, or brand builder?
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In the real world, people are recognized by their clothes, cars, and watches.
But in the digital world, your username is you.
π When someone spends tens of thousands of dollars to own an ID like @nerd, @monk, @boss, or even a simple numeric combination, that person is not just looking for a "name." They are investing in prestige, the future, or even dominance in the digital space.
𧬠Psychology of the real buyers
1. Long-term investors:
Like someone who buys land and holds onto it. They are neither consumers nor impatient. They just know these usernames have a future, especially on networks like TON where names can be truly owned.
2. Professional branders:
For them, @Name = Identity
The name must be printable, promotable, and brand-assemblable.
Something people can easily say and remember.
3. Username traders:
They know when to buy and when to sell. They look for trending, unique, or rising usernames. Their business is usernames.
4. Diplomat collectors:
Those who seek to build a collection; for example, all numbers from 111β999 or all 4-letter words. For them, every name is like a rare collectible piece.
5. Name psychologists:
They buy usernames that carry a message. Like @Savage, @Rebirth, @Legend
Names that create feelings, attract audiences, and even build identity.
βοΈ Which category do you belong to? Investor, collector, or brand builder?
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βοΈ what was your primary reason for using Fragment.com for the first time?
Anonymous Poll
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π΄ββ οΈ Telegram Anonymous Numbers Price β The floor price for each number is $2,500.
The market for Telegram anonymous numbers remains hot, and demand is still strong. These numbers can be rented out or quickly sold at floor price.
π΄ Total Anonymous Numbers Minted:
π’ 136,566
π΄ Total Unique Holders:
π’ 46,707
π΄ Holders with 1 number:
π’ 32,393
π΄ Holders with 2β5 numbers:
π’ 11,090
π΄ Holders with 6β24 numbers:
π’ 2,695
π΄ Holders with 25β50 numbers:
π’ 290
π΄ Holders with more than 50 numbers:
π’ 239
π΄ Most Expensive Number (+888 8 888):
π’ 300,000 π
π΄ Top Whale Holdings:
π’ First Whale: 3,912 numbers
Second Whale: 1,366 numbers
Third Whale: 1,033 numbers
(Note: The first and second whales have reduced their holdings, the third remains unchanged.)
π΄ Current Floor Price for Sale:
π’ 750 π
π’ Equivalent to: $2,467 π΅
π Official Sales Site: Fragment
π Collection on GetGems: GetGems
Are you a fan of these anonymous numbers? Would you like to own a Telegram account with one?
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The market for Telegram anonymous numbers remains hot, and demand is still strong. These numbers can be rented out or quickly sold at floor price.
For reference, non-vanity anonymous numbers on Telegram were mostly sold for 9 TON, and on December 9, 2022, as prices surged daily, sales were completely halted at a peak price of 99 TON. Since then, only the secondary market has remained active.Statistics on Telegram Anonymous Numbers:
Second Whale: 1,366 numbers
Third Whale: 1,033 numbers
(Note: The first and second whales have reduced their holdings, the third remains unchanged.)
π Official Sales Site: Fragment
π Collection on GetGems: GetGems
Are you a fan of these anonymous numbers? Would you like to own a Telegram account with one?
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