TMAs are lightweight services that operate from right within the Telegram messaging interface. They’re easy to set up and configure, lowering the barrier to entry.

Telegram fixed a zero-day vulnerability in its Windows desktop application that could be used to bypass security warnings and automatically launch Python scripts.

Those apps comprise of games, AI generators, and odd/ends tools that add to the overall Telegram experience. That leaves 450 million monthly users that don’t seem to use these in-app addons.