Telegram advertising platform, paid business functions and monetization already in 2021

Pavel Durov on his channel write about plans for the development of the messenger.

The main thing from his post:
- Telegram is not for sale (like others).
- It will exist for a long time.
- Additional features for business teams and users with advanced needs.
- Monetization will start in 2021.
- All current services will remain free.
- All services related to communication will remain without ads.
- An advertising exchange for Telegram channels will appear.
- Monetization will benefit not only the messenger, but also users in the form of additional traffic for channel owners from the platform, and for artists from stickers.