The most expensive Telegram usernames
The most expensive names in Telegram are the ones that are scarce and wanted by many. Let's break down the categories of the priciest usernames — from short names to brands — and look at real sale records on Fragment.
Sale records on Fragment
According to public Fragment data, top deals ran into the millions of dollars:
| Username | Price (approx.) | When |
|---|---|---|
| @danbao | ≈ 1.58M GRAM(TON) (~$2.2M) | February 2026 — record |
| @news | ~$1.7M | 2022 |
| @auto | ≈ 900,000 GRAM(TON) (~$1.4M) | November 2022 — first major auction |
| @doge | $500,000+ | — |
For scale: according to Telegram's founder, usernames and numbers worth about $350M were sold over 18 months. The platform fee is 5% per deal.
⚠️ Be careful with "records": high figures don't always reflect the real market price. A sale can be faked — for example, an owner buys their own username through a second wallet at an inflated price to create the appearance of an expensive deal. So even a "real" Fragment price should be treated critically: some headline sums may be manipulation.
1. The shortest names (4 letters)
Length is factor number one. 4-letter names are physically scarce, so they go for the most: a guide is from several thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars for especially catchy options. 3-letter names aren't on the market at all: only five official ones from Telegram exist (@ufc, @nft, @gif, @vid, @pic), and they're not for sale.
2. Dictionary words
Ordinary words — love, king, money, crypto, game — are highly valued: they're clear, easy to remember, and always in demand. The range is wide: from a couple of thousand to tens of thousands of dollars depending on the word's popularity and length.
3. Brands and companies
Names matching well-known brands are potentially the most expensive: a buyer with a big budget stands behind them. But there's a catch: usually only one specific buyer is interested, so selling can be harder than valuing.
4. Crypto niche
Crypto is one of the most cash-rich niches. Tickers and terms (ton, wallet, swap, defi) and project names are valued highly thanks to many interested buyers with crypto income.
5. Names and fame
Usernames of well-known people, personal brands and public projects are expensive thanks to recognition. Often their value isn't in resale but in owning "that" name.
Important: "expensive" and "easy to sell" aren't the same. The most expensive names are often the least liquid: you need a specific interested buyer. A valuation shows the order of the price, not a guarantee of a deal.
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