What are Telegram Stars For?
Complete guide to Telegram's internal currency: what it is, why you need it, and 7 ways to use Stars.
🕐 Updated: December 2025
⭐ What are Telegram Stars?
Telegram Stars are the internal currency of Telegram messenger, introduced in 2024. Stars allow users to pay for digital content, services, and goods directly inside Telegram without leaving the app.
Key facts about Stars:
- Available to all Telegram users worldwide
- Can be purchased with real money or cryptocurrency
- Stored in your Telegram account
- Don't expire — keep them as long as you want
- Can be sold back for cryptocurrency
💡 7 Ways to Use Telegram Stars
Subscribe to Channels
Pay for premium channel subscriptions with exclusive content from creators.
Buy Digital Goods
Purchase digital products in Telegram bots: courses, templates, software licenses.
Send Gifts
Buy and send digital gifts to friends that appear in their profile.
Support Creators
Send donations to your favorite content creators and bloggers.
Pay in Mini-Apps
Make purchases in Telegram mini-applications and games.
Participate in Contests
Enter paid competitions and giveaways in channels and groups.
Sell Back for TON
Exchange accumulated stars back for TON cryptocurrency through services like STARSEi.
👥 Who Needs Telegram Stars?
Regular Users
For buying digital content, gifts, and supporting favorite creators
Content Creators
For monetizing channels, courses, and exclusive content
Gamers
For in-game purchases in Telegram mini-apps and games
Businesses
For accepting payments in Telegram bots