Mini Apps Challenge 2023
In 2023, Telegram held the Mini Apps Challenge 2023, aimed at encouraging the development of mini-applications integrated into the Telegram platform. The competition took place from September 22 to October 9, 2023. Initially, the prize pool was set at $50,000, but during the event, it was increased to $66,250.
Participation Requirements and Process
Participants were invited to develop mini-applications that could run directly within Telegram using Web Apps capabilities. The applications had to be functional, user-friendly, and meet Telegram’s quality standards. Developers used various tools and frameworks to create their projects.
A total of 186 applications were submitted, featuring 206 mini-apps, ranging from games to developer tools.
Throughout the competition, active discussions took place on GitHub, where participants shared their solutions, received feedback, and improved their mini-apps. This allowed developers not only to showcase their work but also to attract the attention of potential users and investors.
Below are some of the top projects submitted:
| Project Name | Description | Award |
| PaintBot | This bot allows users to create small hand-drawn «graffiti» images in chats and groups | $4,500 |
| FriendsBot | Helps users track the location of their friends worldwide at a city level | |
| ConveneBot | Assists in planning events and voting for the most convenient time | |
| OpenlyBot | A dating service | |
| CallegramBot | A mini-app that enables call calendar management within Telegram | $1,500 |
| ChessNowBot | A multiplayer chess Mini App | $1,500 |
| Naval Clash | A «Battleship» game | $1,500 |
| Telegram Onboarding Kit | A tool for creating onboarding experiences for Telegram bots. | $1,500 |
| TeleOTP | Allows users to generate 2FA passwords within Telegram | $1,500 |
| DPXWallet | A fully functional wallet app prototype integrated into Telegram | $2,000 |
The full list of participants and submitted mini-applications can be found on the official competition website as well as on GitHub, where project repositories are hosted.