I was genuinely surprised by the MRKT team. Not because of how they handled the exploit—that part actually looked pretty reasonable. They locked the assets → investigated the incident → compensated over $600k → and then unlocked everything.

ℹ️ What caught me off guard was their decision to shut down the sticker and in-game item marketplace. Yes, the NFT market is nowhere near as hyped as it used to be. But Telegram Gifts have also been stagnating. I could understand putting expansion plans on hold, but shutting down an already functioning product feels like an odd move. Then again, it might simply be an attempt to reduce risks—avoiding another exploit and the additional costs of compensation and development.

🤔 At the same time, it's hard to say the sticker market isn't evolving at all. I recently came across a fresh example proving otherwise. And as for Telegram Gifts, I personally think they're being driven almost entirely by expectations that Pavel Durov will buy them back again. Whether people admit it or not, that's the biggest catalyst right now. Though, to be fair, it's a stronger narrative than almost anything else out there. 😏

🤝 As for the endless debates about marketplace fees: whether it's 0%, 2%, or even 5%, those are perfectly reasonable fees for a service like this, especially considering all the associated risks. At the end of the day, it's up to the platform owner to decide what commission to charge.

‼️ Important: If you've ever used MRKT, make sure to log in and withdraw your stickers and in-game items. It'll only take a minute, and you might find assets worth a decent amount of GRAM. Otherwise, they'll simply be lost.

💬 Do you think focusing exclusively on Telegram Gifts is the right move?

👍 — Yes, fewer risks and less work.
🤝 — No, I would have kept the marketplace.
❤️ — Hard to say, they probably know better.
🔥 — I think all these digital collectibles are a thing of the past.
⭐️ — Thanks for the post.

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