The first details of the deal appeared on Pavel Durov’s page.
“NFTs are back in a new form,” he wrote.
Later, more details were revealed by a user under the nickname Viktor. According to him, the deal took place between collector Lucha and MAJOR project founder Roxman, who exchanged 18 Telegram Gifts for a Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
On August 6, collector Lucha allegedly offered members of the TON community an exclusive deal: trade top Telegram NFT gifts for premium cars. Roxman was offered a Porsche 911 GT3 RS in exchange for his NFT collection. Another participant, ZASPA, was offered a Lamborghini Urus for his full set of Gifts NFTs.
Roxman agreed to the deal, while ZASPA refused, saying he considers Telegram Gifts a unique investment that it would be “foolish to trade for something ordinary, like a car.” He stressed that he trusts Durov and added that a Lamborghini can be bought anytime, while some gifts exist in only a single copy.
Who Is Lucha and Why He Collected NFTs
The thread explains that user Lucha is an active member of the TON community and one of the largest collectors of Telegram NFT gifts. According to him, he has already spent more than 1 million TON buying digital items, including Durov’s Cap #1, #2, and #3. He was the initiator of the deal, transferring the Porsche to Roxman in exchange for 18 rare items.
The list of gifts exchanged for the Porsche included:
- Star Notepad #1.
- Durov’s Cap #1
- BDay Candle #1.
- Hanging Star #1.
- Bunny Muffin #1.
- Mini Oscar #1.
- Berry Box #1.
- Homemade Cake #1.
- Ginger Cookie #1.
- Genie Lamp #1.
- Jelly Bunny #1.
- Lunar Snake #1.
- Lush Bouquet #1.
- Tama Gadget #1.
- Party Sparkler #1.
- Astral Shard #1.
- Winter Wreath #1.
- Eternal Rose #1.
After the deal, Lucha’s team decorated the Porsche with ecosystem symbols: the body was branded with the logos of TON, NOT, MAJOR, and Telegram. The car also featured images of popular NFTs including Plush Pepe, REDO, SaylorMoon, and others.
