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Pavel Durov, the entrepreneurial mind behind the popular messaging application Telegram, made waves this week with the revelation that the company has reached a significant milestone – profitability. In a statement released on Monday, Durov shared that Telegram’s aggregate revenue for the year 2024 has exceeded an impressive $1 billion.
This landmark achievement comes on the heels of the introduction of a premium subscription service by Telegram in 2022, which has since garnered a loyal base of 12 million paid subscribers. Durov also disclosed that, as the year draws to a close, Telegram boasts over $500 million in financial reserves, a figure that excludes the value of its crypto assets.
Moreover, Durov proudly announced that the company has taken proactive steps to reduce its debt burden, stating, “Telegram has issued approximately $2 billion in debt over the past four years.” This fall, Telegram capitalized on favorable market conditions and repaid a substantial portion of its outstanding debt. However, as Durov underscored in a recent post on X, there is still much work to be done in the pursuit of financial stability and continued growth.
Looking ahead, Durov’s vision for Telegram includes plans to take the company public in the future and achieve sustained profitability by 2025. To this end, Telegram has been investing in innovative features to diversify its revenue streams and enhance its value proposition to users and advertisers alike.
In recent years, Telegram has rolled out a series of initiatives aimed at empowering businesses, content creators, and developers on its platform. These include an ad revenue sharing service, which allows businesses to monetize their presence on Telegram, as well as a feature that enables creators to earn money through paid content on dedicated channels. In addition, Telegram has launched a micro app store, providing developers with a new avenue to distribute and monetize their apps to the platform’s vast user base.
With over 950 million monthly active users, Telegram continues to be a driving force in the global messaging landscape. Its commitment to innovation, financial sustainability, and user-centric design have positioned Telegram as a leader in the industry, with a bright future ahead. As Pavel Durov and the Telegram team forge ahead on their journey towards continued growth and profitability, the messaging app’s loyal user community can look forward to even more exciting developments in the years to come.
