Description
In 2013, Telegram was launched as a messaging app that aimed to provide users with an encrypted and anonymous way to communicate. Founded by brothers Pavel Durov and Nikolai Durov, the app was designed to be a more secure alternative to the popular messaging apps of the time, such as WhatsApp and Viber. One of Telegram's key features at the launch was its focus on security and encryption, 电报官网 using end-to-end encryption for all messages, group chats, and files shared between users.
The early days of Telegram saw rapid growth, with the app being downloaded tens of millions of times within the first year of its launch. As the user base expanded, the app continued to evolve, adding new features such as file sharing, screen sharing, and GIFs, support for online communities and forums, and the ability to send large files, even entire movies in size.
