ChainCatcher news, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov posted on his channel that Telegram Mini Apps 2.0 has been launched, marking the largest update in the history of Mini Apps, with new features including full-screen mode, home screen shortcuts, geolocation, action tracking, media sharing, document creation, gift sending, subscription tiers, and emoji statuses.Among them:Tiny Verse opens in full screen and looks stunning on both desktops and tablets. Be sure to swipe and zoom to appreciate the 3D effects.The taskbar in Playdeck now has an "Add to Home Screen" option—plus a flying snowman that moves according to the device's orientation.Major has added a custom loading screen and a new Major Maze mini-game, where you can guide a rolling ball by tilting your phone.

ChainCatcher news, Web3 wallet Bitget Wallet announced a partnership with Foresight Ventures to launch a Telegram mini-program support program, establishing a $20 million fund aimed at supporting innovative projects and tool development within the Telegram ecosystem, accelerating the development of the Telegram ecosystem. The program will focus on three areas: user guidance and education tool development, financial and security infrastructure construction, and the expansion of the mini-program ecosystem. Selected projects will receive comprehensive support, including technical guidance, operational support, and marketing resources, while also having the opportunity to gain listing support from Bitget Exchange and further investment from Foresight Ventures.As the first Web3 wallet to fully support and deeply engage with the Telegram/TON ecosystem, Bitget Wallet's recently launched Lite version of the multi-chain wallet for Telegram has surpassed 8 million users within two weeks. Additionally, its self-developed cross-chain development kit OmniConnect will assist Telegram mini-program projects in achieving multi-chain integration.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelgraph, TON Foundation's investment director Justin Hyun stated that Telegram Mini Apps will drive the mass adoption of blockchain, bringing more users into the blockchain without the need for blockchain education, similar to a Trojan horse. It is reported that the goal is to onboard 500 million people by 2028.According to Statista, based on monthly downloads, Telegram is already the third largest messaging application in the world. Currently, it has over 800 million monthly active users globally.