DEGENPHONE: NFT Phone Numbers

Mini App • Premium & Stars

About this App

An ordinary phone number is tied to a passport, a carrier and a plan. DEGENPHONE offers another model: a number as an NFT that you hold in a wallet.

The project is built on the TON blockchain, and the Telegram bot helps link such numbers to an account. The mini app has more than 370 thousand users.

In its description the project promises fast, private, NFT-powered numbers and a first Degenphone with no KYC, meaning no identity check.

What a number NFT is

An NFT is a blockchain record owned by a wallet holder. Here, that record is linked to a working phone number. You can get one in the initial sale or buy it from another owner.

According to the project, the numbers work for calls, SMS and verification codes on services. It plans a mobile app for voice calls and tools for automation next. 📱

What the bot does

The bot has two commands.

/start. A welcome message and entry to the mini app.
/connect_number. Requests a code to link your Degenphone NFTs to this Telegram account.

Everything else happens in the mini app: browsing numbers, minting and connecting a wallet.

Why people want it

Privacy. You do not have to show documents to sign up.
A second number. Useful for services where you prefer not to give your main one.
Ownership. The number can be passed to another person along with the NFT.
Interest in web3. An experiment where telecom meets blockchain.

How anonymous it really is

"No KYC" applies to getting into the service. A blockchain, however, is public: purchases and NFT transfers are recorded next to a wallet address. If that wallet was ever tied to your identity, the link can be traced.

So privacy here is relative. To protect yourself, use a separate wallet and keep it away from your main savings. 🕵️

Risks to keep in mind

Price. The NFT market is volatile and the value of a number can fall sharply.
Losing access. If you lose the wallet or the recovery phrase, you lose the number.
Code checks. Some services may reject a number flagged as virtual.
Law. Rules for anonymous numbers depend on your country.
Fakes. Buy only through the project's official channels.

Do not make such a number the only recovery method for your bank or other important accounts. ⚠️

Where to begin

Open the bot and launch the mini app.
Study how numbers are minted and what they cost at the time of purchase.
Connect a separate wallet with a small amount.
Link the number to your account with /connect_number if you need to.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Degenphone?▼

It is a project that links an NFT on the TON network to a working phone number. The Telegram bot helps connect such numbers to an account and opens the mini app.

Do I have to pass KYC?▼

According to the project description, no identity check is required for the first minted number. But a blockchain is public, so purchases are visible by wallet address. Privacy is relative.

What does the /connect_number command do?▼

It requests a code to link your Degenphone NFTs to your current Telegram account. Use it only in the official bot and never forward the code you receive.

Can I use such a number for banks and important accounts?▼

That is risky. Services may reject a virtual number, and losing the wallet means losing the number. For important accounts keep a regular carrier number or another reliable recovery method.