Telegram app. What monetization?

Question

Startups

Hello!
The question has always interested me. How is the Telegram mobile app monetized?
Like free) I would be grateful if you enlighten!

Answer 1

None.

Answer 2

The product needs to be made for users, not for the bobble, and Durov knows this better than anyone.

Answer 3

First, the target audience is recruited (consider the base), then monetization options are sought. Here Viber recently made public chats - selling the possibility of chats to brands is also a good way to earn money.

Answer 4

A product with, say, a million users does not particularly need direct monetization.