Telegram tries to end scams with a new feature that allows official third-party services to assign verification icons to users and chats, the messaging service announced on Wednesday.
This is independent of the verification process that Telegram has for public figures and organizations. Instead of displaying a blue check mark, accounts and chats verified by third-party services will have a unique icon to the left of their name. If you click on the profile of a third-party verified chat or account, you'll be able to see which service verified it and why.
Telegram says only services With an official Telegram verified bot you can apply to become a third-party verifier, which helps “prevent scams and reduce misinformation.” x has <a target="_blank" href="https://help.x.com/en/using-x/verified-organizations”>a similar feature which allows verified organizations to assign membership badges to related accounts.
Along with this update, Telegram is also rolling out new search filters that should make it easier to search for certain chats, the ability to scan QR codes using Telegram's built-in camera on iOS and Android, as well as a way to convert digital gifts into nfts.
