Telegram now allows users to create accounts without a SIM card

You can now sign up for a Telegram account without having a SIM card. The social media platform announced the feature through an official blog post, but there's a catch.

The messaging platform didn't opt for a basic sign up or login for security's sake. Instead, without a SIM card, users would have to purchase blockchain-powered anonymous numbers through Fragment, which is a decentralized crypto platform owned by Telegram. Although it might seem troublesome, it's a better option for those uncomfortable sharing their actual phone numbers.