Telegram's official currency is finally here—Stars, and you can get them through in-app purchases with the Telegram app.
Well, that's if you're really willing to pay for stars.
What if I tell you that there's an even easier way to get Telegram stars? Yes, there's definitely one, which I believe is what you're looking for.
In this guide, I'll show you how to get free Telegram stars without having to pay anything.
What are Telegram Stars?
For sure, every one of you reading this knows how to use Telegram stars.
But I still believe that not everyone has an idea of how extensive the use of stars can be on Telegram.
Well, in a nutshell, Telegram Stars are somewhat an in-app currency that lets you buy digital goods and services as well as send gifts to creators.
Did you know that you'll soon be able to withdraw your stars earned by your bot in Toncoins via Fragment? Yes, though it'll be strictly for bot developers, it's definitely going to be possible,
Usually, the most common way to get Telegram stars is to buy them. Telegram has made it really easy for anyone looking to buy stars to get them through in-app purchases either through Google Pay, Apple Pay, or through Telegram's PremiumBot.
Can You Get Telegram Stars for Free?
Yes, you can get Telegram stars for free without buying them.
Even if you won't be buying directly, the method I'll be showing you will require you to rely on your time and effort to help you work on getting free stars.
How to Get Telegram Stars for Free
There's an easy way to get Telegram stars without having to buy them, which is by participating in Telegram's affiliate program.
Telegram's affiliate program lets you earn a commission each time a user spends stars within a mini app they accessed through your referral link.
And the good thing about this program is that anyone using Telegram can participate—the only thing you'll be required to do is refer converting referrers to the mini apps.
Let's see how you can get started with getting free stars on Telegram.
Step 1. Go to Telegram Settings
Open the Telegram app and navigate to your settings.
Step 2. Find the "My Stars" Option
Scroll all the way to the bottom of the settings page and locate the "My Stars" option and click on it.
Step 3. Select Earn Stars
After clicking on "My Stars", you should see an "Earn Stars" option. Just click on it.
This is a relatively new feature, and you need to make sure that you're using the latest version of the Telegram app to see it listed.
Step 4. Choose an Affiliate Program
Now, you need to choose an affiliate program from the available programs.
The secret to choosing the right and high-paying program is to make sure you select only those that earn you higher commissions, so you'll really see the rewards for your hard work.
The length of time you'll be receiving commissions from these programs matters as well, and you should choose those that will send you commissions for at least a year. Some even send lifetime commissions, which is best.
You can see from the image above that I want to join a program that has a good daily revenue per user, which already indicates the trust users have in the program. You can also see that the commission share is interesting as well (80%), which will be shared with me for each user I refer to the program.
There's just a handful of programs there, and you can even filter the list shown to you by date, profitability, and revenue.
Pro tip!
Make sure that the program you're joining has something in common or has offers that those you refer to the program will definitely love. I mean, someone with an interest in dogs won't be spending on cats. It doesn't make sense.
Step 5. Join the Program and Start Earning
After you're sure about the program, you can start sharing your referral link to users you know can easily spend in the program, and you should start earning commissions, which are rewarded in stars.
Can I Get Telegram Stars from Giveaways?
Yes, you can get Telegram stars from giveaways, but you need to know that it is very tricky in the sense that you'll first need to find a channel that offers giveaways, which isn't really easy to find on Telegram since there's no way to use hashtags to find giveaways.
Well, that's only if you don't know about a channel that runs giveaways, but if you do, then you should be able to win giveaways as stars on Telegram.
If you are in a Telegram group or channel that promotes giveaways frequently, you can be opportuned to win free stars that you spend on paid media or exclusive offers in Telegram channels, games, or mini apps on Telegram.
Final Thoughts
Telegram has taken digital currency to the next level with its Stars that are now used by creators and simple users alike to purchase digital items or services on the platform.
While Telegram stars are typically sold (which only makes sense as it's a currency), you can also earn free stars on Telegram by participating in Telegram affiliate programs.
The key to succeeding with these affiliate programs is consistency and hard work, and unless you want to invest your time and efforts on this, you will want to buy the Telegram stars instead, which is, of course, the most straightforward way to get them.
