Verification from Third Parties and Bot API 8.2

With today's update, official Bots and Mini Apps can verify users and chats on behalf of other organizations, assigning them a custom badge and a brief description.

This decentralized verification platform proactively prevents spam and misinformation – setting a new safety standard for social platforms

Additionally, Bot API 8.2 comes with out-of-the-box support for Collectible Gifts – allowing Bots and Mini Apps to prepay for Gift Upgrades.

Check out the full Bot API 8.2 changelog for more details.

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