Telegram has launched Mira, its first blockchain-based artificial intelligence assistant, marking a significant expansion of the messaging platform’s technology stack into AI-driven services. Developed by The Open Platform, Mira operates within Telegram chats and is built on the Cocoon network, a framework introduced in late 2025 to support privacy-focused and anonymous AI interactions.
The assistant is designed to perform common consumer tasks, including answering questions, searching for information, and generating text, images, and videos. Basic interactions are free, while more advanced features require credits purchased using Telegram Stars, the app’s internal currency. The rollout reflects Telegram’s broader effort to embed advanced digital services directly into its messaging interface rather than through standalone applications.
Privacy Architecture and Multi-Model Design
Mira is structured around two operating modes that emphasize user choice around data handling. In private mode, the assistant does not store memory, and interactions are encrypted and discarded after completion. In standard mode, Mira retains contextual information, allowing it to remember preferences and adapt responses over time. This dual structure positions privacy as a configurable feature rather than a fixed default.
Technically, Mira relies on a multi-model architecture that routes tasks to different AI systems based on function. Text-based queries are handled by large language models, while image and video generation are powered by specialized third-party systems available to paid users. This approach allows Telegram to combine external AI capabilities within a single interface, avoiding reliance on a proprietary model while accelerating feature development.
Near-term updates are expected to expand Mira beyond one-on-one chats. Planned integrations include group conversations, channels, automated summaries, and AI personas designed to interact with users in distinct styles. These features would move Mira closer to a persistent layer across Telegram’s social graph.
Blockchain, Payments, and Competitive Context
Mira’s launch aligns with Telegram’s parallel push into blockchain-based commerce. The Open Network Foundation recently introduced TON Pay, a payments software development kit that enables cryptocurrency transactions directly inside Telegram Mini Apps. The system allows merchants to accept Toncoin and supported stablecoins through a wallet-agnostic checkout flow embedded in chats.
TON Pay is designed for scale, targeting Telegram’s estimated 1.1 billion monthly active users. According to the foundation, transactions are expected to settle in under a second, with typical fees below one cent. Initial use cases focus on in-app commerce, with future support planned for subscriptions, gasless transactions, and regional fiat off-ramps to address compliance requirements.
Together, Mira and TON Pay position Telegram more firmly in the emerging “everything app” landscape, where messaging, payments, and digital services converge. Competitors such as X and Coinbase are pursuing similar strategies by integrating financial tools and AI into consumer platforms. While Telegram and TON continue to face scrutiny over governance and decentralization, the company is betting that tightly integrated AI and payment infrastructure can differentiate its ecosystem from traditional messaging and fintech models.
