Do I need 1,000 subscribers before I can enable monetization?

Yes — the Monetization button under Channel Settings → Statistics is hidden until your public channel crosses 1,000 subscribers. Private channels and groups are not eligible at any size.

How long until I see my first payout?

Earnings accrue per impression in fractional TON. Each ad-revenue event has a 3-day hold before the balance is withdrawable, and Fragment requires a 10 TON minimum before the Withdraw button activates. For most small channels that's a few weeks to a few months from program enablement.

Are payouts in fiat or only TON?

The program pays exclusively in TON, withdrawn through Fragment to your TON wallet. From there you can swap to USDT/fiat on a CEX, but Telegram itself never pays cash — the entire rail is on-chain.

What CPM can I actually expect?

It depends on your niche, language, and audience geography. Crypto, finance, and B2B clear $5–$15 CPM; entertainment and humor sit closer to $0.40–$2 CPM. Geographies with no TON-paid ad inventory (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Palestine, Israel) earn nothing from those audiences.

Can I run my own sponsored posts on top of the Telegram Ad Platform program?

Yes — direct sponsorships are independent and often pay better per post than the auction. Successful channels stack: ad revenue share as the floor, Stars Subscriptions for paying superfans, direct sponsor posts for top-of-funnel deals, all running in parallel.

What happens if my view velocity drops?

The auction reads the channel's recent engagement and weights ad fill accordingly. A two-week posting hiatus drops fill rate and earnings — sometimes below the 10 TON withdrawal threshold even on previously-eligible channels. Consistent cadence is the cheapest fix.

Is the program available in every country?

The creator side is available in nearly 100 countries. The advertiser side serves users in those same countries — but excludes Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Palestine, and Israel. If your audience skews to one of those regions, expect significantly lower fill.

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