What are Telegram Stars
Telegram Stars are the in-app currency of the Telegram platform, launched in 2024. Unlike traditional payment systems, Stars exist exclusively within the Telegram ecosystem and serve as a way to support creators, pay for services, and interact with bots and Mini Apps.
What Stars are used for:
- Tips for channel authors and post creators
- Paying for goods and subscriptions in Telegram Mini Apps
- Paid reactions on posts
- Supporting bots and services inside Telegram
- Sending gifts to other users
Stars are not cryptocurrency and not a wallet. They are an internal balance tied to your Telegram account.
Where to buy Telegram Stars
Through the Telegram app (iOS/Android)
Built-in purchase via the App Store or Google Play — the most convenient but most expensive option. Platform stores take a 30% commission.
Through Fragment
Fragment is the official TON blockchain platform. Buy with TON cryptocurrency at minimal markup. Requires a TON wallet (e.g., Tonkeeper).
Through Marix
Pay in local currency, no crypto, no App Store surcharge. Marix acts as a service layer: you pay using a convenient method and Stars are credited to your Telegram account.
Step-by-step activation via Marix
Go to Marix. Open marix.cc/telegram and find the Telegram Stars section.
Select a package. Packages start from small amounts and scale up for power users and creators.
Enter your Telegram account. Provide your username (@username) or phone number for the account that should receive the Stars.
Pay. Available payment methods include bank transfer, card, and other local options.
Receive your Stars. After payment confirmation, Stars are credited to your Telegram account. You'll receive a notification from the official Telegram bot.
Check your balance. Open Telegram → Settings → My Profile → Stars. Your balance appears there.
Step-by-step activation via Fragment
- Go to fragment.com.
- Log in via Telegram.
- Connect a TON wallet (Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet, or another).
- Navigate to the Stars section → select an amount → pay in TON.
- Stars are credited to the Telegram account linked to your login.
How to spend Telegram Stars
Tip a creator: Open any post in a Telegram channel → tap the Stars icon → choose an amount.
Pay in Mini Apps: Enter a Mini App (e.g., a store or service) → select an item → choose Stars as the payment method.
Paid reaction: Some channels offer Stars-powered reactions that are highlighted and displayed publicly.
Frequently asked questions
Can Stars be converted back to money? Creators who collect Stars from subscribers can convert them to TON via Fragment. However, Stars purchased for personal use cannot be withdrawn to fiat currency.
Do Stars work on all devices? Yes. Stars work across all Telegram platforms: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, and Web. The balance is unified across all devices.
Can I transfer Stars to another user directly? Direct peer-to-peer Star transfers are not supported. However, you can send Stars as a tip in response to content from a specific creator.
Ready to start using Telegram Stars today? Buy Stars on Marix — convenient, fast, and without unnecessary platform fees.