Bitget Launches OmniConnect for Telegram Transactions Across Multiple Blockchain Networks

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Tanzeel Akhtar has been covering the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector since 2015. She has written for the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CoinDesk and Bitcoin Magazine.

Bitget Wallet has launched a new software kit called “OmniConnect” allowing users to connect Telegram mini-apps to multichain blockchains including Solana, TON and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible chains.

The latest software aims to converge Web3 technology with Telegram, “positioning Bitget Wallet as a key player in bridging social media with decentralized technologies,” said Bitget.

Telegram mini-apps are web-based applications that can be launched and operated directly within Telegram. Developers use JavaScript to build interfaces, which can replace traditional websites.

Like bots, mini-apps integrate payments using Google Pay and Apple Pay. The apps are increasingly being used for interactions, making services accessible without leaving the Telegram environment.

Bitget Wallet said OmniConnect allows the mini-apps to use its wallet for signing and conducting transactions across multiple blockchain networks.

“Previously, Telegram mini-apps could only interact with the TON network, making it difficult to engage with other public chains. Bitget Wallet’s OmniConnect aims to bridge this gap, enabling seamless multi-chain interaction via Bitget Wallet,” said Alvin Kan, COO of Bitget Wallet.

“We’re excited for more developers and blockchain ecosystems to join us in building a more open and thriving Web3 environment on Telegram,” adds Kan.

In August 2024, Bitget Wallet said it saw nearly 2 million downloads, highlighting its rapid growth and popularity among users.

Earlier this week Telegram updated its terms of service. The messenger group said it