What it does
ContestBot is the official intake for Telegram's contests. Telegram runs ongoing competitions for developers, designers, content creators, and translators, with cash prizes. The bot lists current and upcoming contests and accepts submissions.
For an overview of all contests including dates, prizes, and judges, see the @contest channel.
Why people use it
- Compete for cash prizes in official Telegram contests.
- Discover new contests as they launch.
- Submit your entries directly through the official channel.
How to use it
- Tap "Open in Telegram" above.
- Browse current contests inside the bot.
- Read the rules for the one you want to enter.
- Submit your entry through the bot before the deadline.
How the contests work
Telegram runs public competitions with real cash prizes, usually paid in TON or fiat. They fall into a few recurring shapes:
| Type | What is asked |
|---|---|
| Developer | Build a client, a library, or solve a specific technical problem |
| Design | Produce animations, icons, or interface work to a brief |
| Data and security | Cracking challenges and cryptographic puzzles |
How to enter
Announcements go to @contest. Each has a fixed deadline, a published brief and a public results phase where entries are compared. The bot is the submission route once a contest is live.
Worth knowing
Judging is public, which is unusual and worth understanding before you enter: submissions are typically visible to other entrants during evaluation. Prizes have historically run from a few thousand dollars into six figures for the largest developer contests, and briefs are strict, so read the requirements twice before building anything.
Behind the app
Operated by Telegram FZ-LLC. The contests fund creative work that benefits the wider Telegram ecosystem.
