Post #106

Verification from Third Parties and Bot API 8.2 With today's update, official Bots and Mini Apps can verify✅ users and chats on behalf of other organizations, assigning them a custom badge and a brief description. This decentralized verification platform proactively prevents spam and misinformation – setting a new safety standard for social platforms 🛡 Additionally, Bot API 8.2 comes with out-of-the-box support for Collectible Gifts🎁 – allowing Bots and Mini Apps to prepay🎁 for Gift Upgrades. Check out the full Bot API 8.2 changelog for more details. Happy Holidays from the Telegram Team 🎆