Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, believes that the application should remain a “neutral platform” and not a “player in the geopolitical situation,” which makes it a primary competitor to similar applications.
Founder’s prediction Telegram application, Pavel Durov, expects the number of monthly active users of the application to exceed one billion within one year, based on the rapid growth of the platform.
Durov attributed this growth to concentration Telegram It offers privacy and security, as well as unique features such as channels and large groups, making it a favorite destination for users looking for a safe and effective alternative to other social media apps.
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Durov pointed out, in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson, that Telegram, which currently has 900 million active users, is “spreading like wildfire.”
The young Russian, whose fortune is estimated at about $15.5 billion, stressed Telegram’s commitment to remaining a “neutral platform” and a “neutral player” in the geopolitical scene, in the face of pressure from some governments.
Durov explained that he chose the United Arab Emirates as the headquarters for Telegram, based on its “neutrality” and its desire “to be a friend to everyone” and not to be biased towards any of the great powers, which makes it “the best place for a neutral platform.”