Telegram Airdrop Called FreeDurov Reaches Thousands of Users. Read More in This Article in Controversy.
The airdrop known as #FreeDurov gained major attention following the arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder and CEO, by French authorities. Thousands of users have flocked to participate in the initiative via its Telegram mini-app.
Durov was arrested around 8 p.m. on Saturday as he stepped off his private jet at Le Bourget Airport near Paris. The news quickly spread on social media, drawing criticism, including from Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter).
To join the movement and support Durov, users can connect with the Telegram bot here:
@BotDurovFree
The situation continues to escalate, with many people rallying to voice their support for Durov and his commitment to free speech.