quick take
Nicegram, a cryptocurrency-focused messaging platform, surpassed 25 million users in 2022 after being acquired by Appvillis. Nicegram has emerged as a leader among Telegram alternatives, boasting 10x organic user growth, an 89% engagement rate, and 5 hours of average user engagement. We were able to achieve success by solving community managers’ concerns about Telegram and providing professional web3 features along with plans for digital currencies, monetization tools, and more. Nicegram fills a critical gap in connecting with the thriving web3 and cryptocurrency communities.
Nicegram users exceed 25 million
Nicegram, a messaging platform focused on cryptocurrency and web3 communities, has surpassed 25 million users, reaffirming its status as a leading alternative to Telegram. Since being acquired by Appvillis in 2022, the platform has seen a tenfold increase in organic user adoption, boasting an incredible 89% engagement rate and an average user engagement time of five hours.
Designed as a functional overlay on top of the Telegram app, Nicegram has been particularly successful in regions where cryptocurrency adoption is thriving and mature. especially, It enjoys considerable popularity in North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, with the United States, Brazil, Vietnam, France, Malaysia, and Nigeria leading the way.
Sergey Sheleg, Chief Product Officer at Appvillis, is pleased with the platform’s rapid rise, saying: “We’re excited to see Nicegram establish itself as the preferred alternative for Telegram users who want greater control over their community engagement. “Our web3/crypto customers are one of our most valuable assets, and our enhanced suite of features tailored to this segment has been instrumental in our global organic growth.”
One of the key drivers of Nicegram’s incredible success lies in its ability to solve the unique challenges faced by Telegram’s community managers. Nicegram has carved out a niche for itself by providing a dedicated space for web3 engagement, establishing itself as an indispensable tool for creators and users alike.
Sheleg explained this point as follows: “As a messaging app built on Telegram’s core principles of connecting people, we recognized early on the challenges community managers face in reaching passionate audiences. That’s why, even as we scale, we remain steadfast in our vision of creating an integrated community hub.”
Looking ahead, Nicegram has ambitious plans to further strengthen its product. In the coming weeks, the platform will launch beta versions of several groundbreaking crypto-based features, including the introduction of Nice Token, a proprietary digital currency. We will also bring the power of community engagement directly to users by introducing industry-first creator monetization tools, multi-chain wallets, and recommendation and rating systems.
With over 200,000 web3-focused groups on Telegram, Nicegram has stepped up to fill a critical void by providing a seamless interface for users to communicate directly with this substantial and growing audience. The platform’s rapid growth and innovative approach to community building highlight its emergence as a pivotal platform in the ever-evolving landscape of messaging platforms.
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