Pavel Durov channel

About Pavel Durov (@durov)

Pavel Durov's channel is the official, verified channel of Telegram's founder and CEO, where he posts personal updates, commentary on Telegram's direction, and occasional statements on broader tech and free-speech topics.

Because Durov personally controls Telegram's product direction, this channel is often the earliest and most direct signal of where the platform is heading, sometimes ahead of official Telegram News posts.

Who is @durov for?

This channel is for anyone who wants Telegram's founder's own commentary and updates directly, rather than filtered through news coverage.

Features

• Official channel of Telegram's founder
• Direct commentary on Telegram's direction
• Occasional broader tech commentary
• Verified, official source
• Free to follow

How to use @durov

1. Open @durov on Telegram, or tap "Open on Telegram" above
2. Tap Join or Subscribe
3. New posts appear in your chat list
4. Mute notifications if you just want to check in occasionally
5. Leave any time from the channel's info page

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