Looking to buy or sell NFT gifts on Telegram? In this guide, I’ll explain the most popular platforms and how each one works — in plain English, even if you're new to TON or Telegram mini-apps.
You can also check the full list of active platforms on our marketplaces page.
Key Rules About Gifts
Before you trade, you should know:
- You can burn an unupgraded gift for 80% of its value (in stars) within 14 days of receiving it.
- After upgrading, each extra transfer costs 25 stars.
- You must wait 21 days after upgrading before transferring again.
- After 14 days, you can mint a gift as an NFT — unless it was transferred recently.
Where to Trade Telegram Gifts
Tonnel Marketplace
Tonnel is the most widely used platform for gift trading. Most activity happens here.
How it works:
- Connect your TON wallet
- Fund your internal balance in the mini-app
- Buy gifts using TON, USDT, or $TONNEL
- Choose to receive them to your account, or keep them inside the app for reselling
You can also set up buy orders with filters like gift type, background, price, and quantity.
Selling is easy too: send the gift to a helper bot and list it from your dashboard.
Tonnel charges 10% on every sale: half goes to the platform, half can go to a referrer (even your own second account — if it qualifies).
You can read more on our marketplaces page.
Telegram Secondary Market
Telegram now allows reselling gifts inside the app using Telegram Stars. No wallet or external apps are required.
It's simple and convenient but comes with a 20% fee.
Best used for small trades or if you're not interested in crypto.
Fragment
Fragment is a blockchain-based marketplace. It only supports gifts that were minted to the TON chain.
- Mostly rare and expensive items
- Requires TON wallet setup
- Not recommended for beginners
MRKT
MRKT is a newer marketplace with limited features. It's still in development, and users have reported bugs or missing items.
Still, it supports affiliate links and may be useful in some cases. See marketplaces for details.
Use only if a gift you're looking for isn't available elsewhere.
GetGems
GetGems is the largest NFT marketplace on TON. Unlike others, it supports not just Telegram Gifts but also TON-based art, collections, and tokens.
You can buy gifts on GetGems that were minted to the blockchain.
The platform is well-established, has strong wallet support, and regularly hosts promotions.
Good choice if:
- You already use TON Wallet
- You prefer desktop over mini-apps
- You want on-chain ownership
Choosing the Right Platform
Each marketplace has its strengths depending on your goals.
If you're actively trading or collecting, Tonnel is currently the most powerful and flexible option. It offers bulk features, low fees, and a strong community.
If you just want to sell a single gift quickly without using a wallet, Telegram’s internal market might be more convenient — but the 20% fee makes it expensive.
Fragment and GetGems are more advanced — great for long-term collectors who want full NFT ownership.
As for MRKT, it's still in its early stages. Try it only when other platforms don’t have what you need.
FAQ: Trading Telegram Gifts
Can I make money by flipping gifts?
Yes — many traders earn profit by buying low and selling higher. Timing and gift rarity are key.
What are Telegram Stars?
They're an in-app currency used in the Telegram ecosystem. You’ll need them for buying or selling directly inside Telegram.
How can I avoid extra transfer costs?
Use Tonnel’s internal transfer mode if you plan to resell. It helps avoid unnecessary fees when moving gifts.
Do I need crypto to get started?
Only if you use Tonnel, MRKT, Fragment, or GetGems. Telegram’s built-in market works without crypto.
Where can I see all active gift markets in one place?
Check this overview — it lists the top platforms, including affiliate-enabled bots.
That’s it — now you know the key marketplaces and how they compare.
Keep an eye on updates: this space moves fast.