Telegram Username 'danbao' Sells for Record $2.1 Million in TON

A bidding war among Chinese buyers pushed the 'danbao' handle to 1.58 million TON tokens, marking the highest sale ever on the platform.

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Summary

A Telegram username auction for 'danbao' concluded at 1,583,948 TON tokens, equivalent to about $2.1 million, setting a new record price for a handle on the platform. The term 'danbao', meaning 'guarantor' or 'intermediary' in Chinese, drew intense competition among Chinese buyers throughout the day before closing at the record amount.

Terms & Concepts
  • TON: The Open Network’s native cryptocurrency, used for transactions, fees, and auctions within the Telegram-linked blockchain ecosystem.
  • Telegram Username Auction: A sale process where unique usernames are auctioned using cryptocurrency payments on a blockchain-powered marketplace.