Reference timeline of public updates and changes in the Telegram Stars ecosystem. Items are compiled from public Telegram announcements, developer documentation, and ecosystem observations.
2026-05-15
Telegram published refreshed documentation reminding bot developers that digital goods sold inside the Telegram app must use Stars for in-app billing to comply with Apple and Google policies. Web-based checkout remains permitted for non-IAP purchases.
2026-03-04
The published path for converting earned Stars back into TON or fiat was expanded with additional processor support, simplifying withdrawals for high-volume bots and channel owners.
2026-01-22
Premium Star reactions, previously limited to a narrow set of channel types, are now available across a broader range of public channels.
2025-11-09
Gifting Telegram Premium subscriptions through Stars has become one of the higher-volume use cases on the Stars rail according to ecosystem activity indicators.
2024-06-06
Telegram introduces the Stars system as a unified in-app currency for digital goods, replacing earlier ad-hoc payment flows and aligning bot and mini-app billing with Apple and Google IAP policies.
News items are summary-only and do not constitute official Telegram communications. For authoritative information, consult Telegram’s official channels and developer documentation.