Telegram has introduced a new verification checkmark — issued by the organization @hold.
So far, it’s only been spotted on a Chinese gift whale, Fuhao.
💻 What we know:
🔵 The checkmark is different from Telegram’s standard verification
🔵 The profile states: “Account verified by the Hold organization”
🔵 It appears to be an external trust layer — not from Telegram itself, but from a partner organization
🔵 It may be related to the gift market, OTC deals, or the reputation of major on-chain participants
💻 Why this matters
Telegram seems to be moving away from a single “blue checkmark” and is testing a multi-tier trust system, where verification can come not only from the platform itself but also from external organizations. This is a logical step amid the growth of gifts, NFTs, and large non-anonymous players within the ecosystem.
