Guru Network Insider Updates - November 8th, 2024 - Telegram Rising for Engagement
Telegram Mini Apps are becoming the preferred method for user acquisition and engagement in the crypto space.
The AMA session featured a detailed discussion about Guru Network's Telegram Mini Apps strategy and recent partnerships, with special guest Yaro, who joined as BD lead three months ago.
Key Highlights
Team Introduction
Yaro brings three core passions to the team: building projects, travel, and sales. His approach to business development is compared to being a doctor - identifying pain points and providing solutions for clients.
Product Evolution
The discussion revealed how Guru Network has evolved its product offering:
- Started with complex products like Data Warehouse and Block Explorer
- Evolved into a comprehensive Framework for Web3, part of which is Framework for Telegram mini apps
- Focused on native engagement tools within Telegram communities at the moment
Strategic Partnership: Miles Case Study
Integration Features
- Automatic wallet creation for users
- Social following with point-based rewards
- AI-powered knowledge base integration from YouTube shows transcriptions
Community Engagement
The Miles Deutscher partnership demonstrates several innovative features:
- Portfolio tracking with categorized views
- Integrated trading functionality
- Multiple swap providers (Kyber, Bebop)
- Custom NFT collections for community levels
Technical Innovations
Framework Development
- Open source approach with maintained infrastructure
- Two-revenue sources model - combining SaaS and token utility
- Several minutes deployment capability for new mini apps
User Experience
- Zero registration requirement
- Native Telegram integration
- Seamless wallet creation
- Instant functionality access
Future Vision
The team outlined several key developments:
- Expansion to other social platforms
- Wizard-based app creation system
- Customizable engagement mechanics
- Integration with AI-powered knowledge bases
The AMA highlighted Guru Network's position at the intersection of Web3 and community engagement, showcasing how Telegram Mini Apps are becoming the preferred method for user acquisition and engagement in the crypto space.