Hi everyone! I have been working with Telegram bots lately and I’m curious about something. I want to know if there are any technical differences between airdrop bots and regular bots when it comes to the API.
Basically, I’m wondering if I can use the standard bot interface to create functionality similar to what airdrop bots do. Are they built using the same API endpoints and methods, or do airdrop bots require special permissions or different interfaces?
I’m also concerned about potential issues that might arise if I try to implement airdrop-like features using a normal bot setup. Could this cause any problems with Telegram’s terms of service or API limitations?
Any insights would be really helpful!
I’ve built several Telegram bots for crypto airdrops - they’re just regular bots using standard API endpoints. No special airdrop API needed. The difference is in your business logic and user interaction flow, not the tech stack. I use the same stuff as any other bot: inline keyboards, message handlers, user data storage. The real work happens when you integrate blockchain APIs or payment systems for the actual token transfers. Telegram’s ToS doesn’t ban airdrop bots, but watch out for spam rules and don’t blast automated messages. Rate limiting is huge since these bots get slammed with users. Also, build solid verification to stop people from claiming multiple times.
I’ve built several Telegram bots with airdrop features - it’s basically smart database work and workflow design using standard bot APIs. You’re tracking who participates, validating their tasks, and distributing rewards. Nothing fancy there. The real headache is handling volume. These bots get slammed with users and you’ll hit Telegram’s rate limits fast if you’re not careful. My first bot crashed hard during peak hours - learned that lesson quick. You need proper queuing and state management. One more thing - while the bot uses regular APIs, you’ll probably need external services for blockchain stuff or payments depending on how your airdrop works.
honestly, from my experience, airdrop bots are just regular bots with a prettier interface. they use the same telegram api and webhook handling as any other bot. the real challenge isn’t the telegram integration - it’s building solid user verification and abuse prevention into your backend.