How to Upgrade Gifts for Other Users in Telegram: Star Sponsorships & Collectibles
Transform standard in-app gifts into unique, numbered on-chain digital collectibles for your friends. Learn how covering the Telegram Star upgrade fee on someone else's profile mints permanent NFT assets and unlocks dynamic chat themes.
Watch Gift Upgrades in Action
See the official upgrade process: browsing a friend's profile, selecting the 'Upgradeable' gift filter, covering the Star upgrade cost, and watching the standard gift evolve into a unique collectible.
Why Sponsoring Gift Upgrades Matters
While standard gifts are delightful social gestures, upgrading them turns them into verified on-chain assets with unique traits, serial numbers, and marketplace liquidity.
"Upgradeable" Quick Filter
A dedicated filter on user profiles instantly isolates all eligible gifts awaiting transformation, saving you from inspecting every gift card manually.
Generous Friendship Support
Help friends who are low on Stars or unaware that their gifts hold rare upgrade potential. Your Star sponsorship covers 100% of the on-chain minting costs.
On-Chain TON Minting
Upgraded gifts receive a sequential mint number and unique randomized background/model traits, transitioning into a full NFT verifiable on the TON blockchain.
Marketplace Tradeability
Once upgraded, the recipient owns a tradeable asset that can be listed for Stars in Telegram or auctioned for Toncoin on Fragment.com.
Interactive Gift Upgrade Sponsorship Simulator
Experience how the 'Upgradeable' filter works on a friend's profile. Tap the upgrade button on eligible gifts to simulate sponsoring the Star cost.
How to Upgrade a Gift for a Friend: Step-by-Step
Follow these practical steps to sponsor an on-chain collectible upgrade for another Telegram user.
Open Your Friend's Telegram Profile
Navigate to the profile of the friend or collaborator whose gift you wish to upgrade and switch to their "Gifts" tab.
Tap the "Upgradeable" Filter Pill
Tap the "Upgradeable" filter at the top of their gift showcase to instantly view all gifts eligible for on-chain evolution.
Select the Gift and Review the Star Upgrade Cost
Tap the gift to open its details. Review the required Stars needed to complete the upgrade and mint the item on the blockchain.
Confirm Upgrade and Send Notification
Confirm payment with your Telegram Stars. The gift updates immediately to a numbered collectible, and your friend receives a celebratory notification acknowledging your sponsorship.
Standard In-App Gifts vs. Upgraded Collectible Gifts
Comparing base Telegram gifts with their upgraded on-chain counterparts.
| Attribute | Upgraded Collectible Gift | Standard In-App Gift |
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain Status | Verified NFT minted on TON | Off-chain Telegram database record |
| Serial Number | Unique limited sequential mint (#0001+) | No individual serial number |
| Marketplace Resale | Tradeable on Fragment & in-app for Stars | Non-transferable to marketplace |
| Chat Theming | Unlocks dynamic 1-on-1 chat wallpapers | Displays in profile gift tab only |
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers regarding ownership rights, refund policies, and gift eligibility.
