Twitter, under Elon Musk's leadership, is evolving into an 'everything app' model, sparking controversy over content moderation and algorithmic transparency.
Telegram focuses on privacy and decentralization, offering end-to-end encrypted chats and resisting censorship attempts in various countries.
Twitter/X enables monetization through subscriptions and content hosting, while Telegram offers Sponsored Messages in channels and crypto microtransactions.
Telegram excels in hosting niche communities with tools like bots and polls, while Twitter/X remains subject to algorithmic curation and engagement challenges.