Durov noted that this step is a measure to strengthen the platform’s fight against scammers, especially those who target newcomers to the cryptocurrency space. The initiative overlaps with similar practices of other social networks such as Instagram*.
Durov explained: “We are also intensifying our efforts to combat scammers who try to scam newcomers to the cryptocurrency space. Telegram will soon start displaying the registration month and home country for public accounts.”
This function is certainly useful, but the philosophy of the messenger has always been about “anonymity”.
*From Meta, which is recognized as extremist and banned in the Russian Federation
Source: Ferra
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