Telegram Is Critical to the Future of Web3 Gaming

• Telegram’s growth has positively impacted GameFi’s market, especially in emerging regions.
• Players can earn cryptocurrency within Telegram’s “play-to-earn” games.
• Telegram simplifies Web3 gaming, attracting casual gamers and developers.

The global GameFi market size is estimated to reach USD 48830.0 million in 2028, with a CAGR of 27.33% from 2022 to 2028. GameFi games within Telegram will drive a significant part of this growth.

Once just a messaging app, Telegram has exploded with over 950 million users . But even more interesting is Telegram’s quick evolution into a go-to gaming hub, particularly with Web3 gamers.

What’s Behind Telegram’s Gaming Boom?

GameFi is a mix of “game” and “finance” built on blockchain for those unfamiliar. Players can earn real money—through cryptocurrencies or NFTs—just by playing, known as the Play-to-Earn (P2E) model.

GameFi gives players ownership over in-game items, like weapons or characters, that they can trade or sell. Unlike traditional games, where the company owns your in-game purchases, the players have complete control.

This approach is taking off, especially in Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America, where gaming is becoming a popular side hustle for many.

In my home country of South Korea, though, Web3 games have faced strict regulation , but that could soon change.

South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee signaling plans to shift game rating duties to the private sector could pave the way for blockchain-based games like GameFi to flourish in the country.

This is good news for the South Korean gaming community and could foreshadow what’s to come in other highly regulated countries, pushing Telegram gaming to even greater heights.

Rewarding Play for Gamers and Developers

Telegram games are different from your standard messenger-based mini-games. Thanks to the TON blockchain, they’ve got something extra—real cash rewards.

In these games, you can easily swap your in-game rewards for cryptocurrency, which makes the experience feel more rewarding.

Popular games like Hamster Kombat and Notcoin offer simple, fun “tap-to-earn” mechanics, where earning crypto is quick and easy. However, Telegram offers advantages for gamers and developers, such as seamless integration.  This means that players never have to leave the app, offering a frictionless gaming experience.

One of the biggest obstacles for blockchain games has been connecting digital wallets—but Telegram has simplified that process. The result? A smoother experience for gamers.

With added perks like DeFi, Telegram games let users convert in-game rewards into real-world earnings. As the platform grows, it’s attracting a new generation of players, especially Gen Z, who love fast, accessible gaming experiences.

With support for HTML5, developers can easily create and share games, giving players near-instant access to a wide array of choices within the platform.

The user-friendly interface also invites casual gamers and beginners to dive in. It is accessible to even those with limited Web3, gaming, or Telegram knowledge.

For developers, the platform’s massive user base provides an eager audience ready to engage with its fresh content and new games.

Will Telegram Continue To Rise?

Unlike other hype cycles we have witnessed in Web3 gaming, Telegram’s rise as a gaming platform is revolutionizing the gaming space and making blockchain gaming more appealing to the masses.

By simplifying tricky processes like wallet connections and offering real economic benefits, Telegram provides people with an easy and rewarding onboarding experience. With both a massive user base and an innovative approach, Telegram is on track to become a key player in the future of gaming.