Telegram has launched its first blockchain-based artificial intelligence assistant, Mira, expanding the platform’s push into AI-powered services. The product was developed by The Open Platform, a technology company building tools for Telegram’s ecosystem. The assistant operates within the Cocoon network, which Telegram founder Pavel Durov unveiled in autumn 2025 as a framework for privacy-focused and anonymous AI interactions.
Mira is embedded directly inside Telegram chats and is designed to handle everyday user tasks, including searching for information, answering questions, and generating text, images, and videos. According to The Open Platform, basic chat interactions with Mira are free for all Telegram users. More advanced features, such as photo and video generation, require credits purchased with Telegram Stars, the platform’s in-app currency.
Privacy and Memory Modes
A core feature of Mira is its private mode, which disables memory storage entirely. In this mode, user data is encrypted during processing and not retained after interactions end. The Open Platform said this design is intended to support anonymous AI usage, a concept Durov has repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator for Telegram compared with other messaging platforms.
In standard mode, Mira’s memory is enabled. The assistant can remember user preferences, understand conversational context, and adapt to individual communication styles over time. This allows for more personalized responses and ongoing task continuity, though it involves retaining contextual information across sessions. Users can switch between modes depending on their privacy needs.
Multi-Model AI Approach
Mira uses a multi-model architecture, automatically selecting different AI models based on the task. ChatGPT is used for text-based queries, while image generation relies on the Nano Banana model. Video generation is supported through Google Veo 3, which is available to users on Mira’s Pro tier. This approach allows Telegram to combine multiple third-party AI systems within a single interface, rather than relying on one proprietary model.
The assistant currently functions in one-on-one chats, but The Open Platform said broader integration is planned. In upcoming updates, Mira will be able to operate “on top of” existing conversations, channels, and group chats. Planned features for later this year include smart digests for channels, summaries of any chat, participation in group discussions, and the introduction of Characters, which are personalized AI personas with distinct styles and behavioral logic.
Blockchain and Crypto Integration Plans
The Open Platform also plans to integrate Mira with Telegram’s built-in Wallet application. At present, the AI assistant offers access to a test TON wallet that supports transfers and token swaps on a test network without real assets. The company has not provided a timeline for full production deployment but indicated that deeper crypto functionality is part of the roadmap.
As of February 9, Mira has attracted more than 130,000 subscribers, signaling early interest in Telegram’s approach to combining messaging, AI, and blockchain-based infrastructure. The launch places Telegram among a growing number of platforms embedding AI assistants directly into consumer communication tools, with a particular focus on privacy and decentralized technologies.
