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Wallet in Telegram Rebrands to Walt Amid Gram Expansion

The platform formerly known as Wallet in Telegram has rebranded to Walt, signaling a strategic separation from Telegram’s internal infrastructure. While Telegram prepares a broad rollout of its own self-custodial Gram wallet for its billion-plus users, Walt will pivot toward advanced financial services like perpetual futures and tokenized assets.

Wallet in Telegram Rebrands to Walt Amid Gram Expansion

The rebranding, announced September 28 by The Open Platform, marks a shift for a product that started as a simple tool for holding Toncoin and Bitcoin. Walt now functions as a comprehensive ecosystem supporting over 300 assets across four blockchains, including yield-bearing products and perpetual futures. Founder and CEO Andrew Rogozov described the move as a transition from a basic digital wallet to a full-scale crypto platform.

Inside the messaging app, the two tools will serve distinct purposes. Telegram’s native Gram wallet focuses on everyday utility: sending gifts, purchasing Stars, and facilitating peer-to-peer payments. Conversely, Walt acts as a high-octane layer for active traders, offering exposure to stocks, ETFs, and metals. The infrastructure will allow users to bridge funds between the two, effectively using Walt as a liquidity hub for the simpler Gram wallet. Looking ahead, the company plans to integrate AI-assisted trading tools and crypto-enabled spending cards, though specific launch dates remain pending.

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