Telegram account "@crypto" received a $25 million offer, Pavel Durov: Digital sovereignty makes miracles happen.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated in a post on his personal channel yesterday (30) that a user who spent $350,000 to purchase the Telegram username "@crypto" a few years ago recently received offers as high as $25 million, an increase of 70 times. (Background: Telegram founder Pavel Durov denies all criminal charges in his third court appearance in France) (Additional context: Telegram founder leaves a will, distributing $17.1 billion in wealth among 6 children and 100 sperm donors: fears of inheritance disputes after death) The Telegram username could actually sell for $25 million! The global instant messaging giant Telegram's founder Pavel Durov stated yesterday (30) in his personal channel that a user who spent $350,000 to purchase the Telegram username "@crypto" a few years ago recently received offers as high as $25 million, an increase of 70 times. Pavel Durov also stated: When people directly own their digital assets, miracles happen. Just like this Telegram username's value skyrocketed by 70 times. Telegram users are the true sovereign owners: no middleman, no risk of confiscation, everything is guaranteed by TON smart contracts. Telegram is the only major social platform that treats users as free individuals with inalienable rights, including the inviolable right to own digital identities and assets. The high-priced username: the importance of digital sovereignty This high-priced figure not only showcases a story of investment doubling but also reveals the importance of digital sovereignty. It is understood that on Telegram, users can purchase or register unique usernames, which are not only identifiers on the social platform but can also serve as digital assets. At the same time, usernames are recorded as digital assets on the TON blockchain, and ownership is guaranteed by smart contracts. This means that usernames cannot be arbitrarily confiscated by Telegram or any third party, achieving true "sovereign ownership." Additionally, usernames can also be bought and sold in a decentralized market on the TON blockchain, similar to how NFTs are traded in the market. Likewise, the transaction process is also executed automatically by smart contracts, without the need for a middleman. Pavel Durov's core philosophy: privacy, freedom of speech, and decentralization As the founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov's core philosophy focuses on user privacy, freedom of speech, and decentralization. He believes users should have absolute control over their personal data and communications, free from government or corporate surveillance and interference. Therefore, Telegram adopts end-to-end encryption (in secret chats) and a decentralized server architecture to ensure user privacy and data security. Durov also opposes the commercialization abuses of traditional social platforms, emphasizing that users should have complete control over their digital identities and assets. This philosophy makes Telegram a leading social platform that promotes users' inalienable digital rights. Related reports Telegram founder Pavel Durov granted permission to leave France on July 10: limited to 14 days, destination only Dubai Telegram founder Durov clarifies "it is not that TG complies with European regulations only after his arrest": has long been willing to cooperate with the government Telegram Mini App game analysis: is it beneficial for players to participate in the ecosystem or Pay to Win? <Telegram account "@crypto" receives $25 million offer, Pavel Durov: digital sovereignty makes miracles happen> This article was first published in BlockTempo, the most influential blockchain news media.