Telegram trading bots, which have been turning the messaging platform into a quasi-crypto marketplace, pose significant security risks for users and require further scrutiny, according to blockchain security firms.

While such trading bots have existed for years, they’ve recently gained attention as crypto markets gain and associated bot tokens have gained in price, blockchain security firm CertiK told Cointelegraph.

As of the time of writing, the combined market capitalization of Telegram bot tokens is nearing $250 million, according to CoinGecko. The largest of the pack is Unibot; other popular bots include Wagie Bot and Mizar.

The bots are automated programs that run through Telegram, allowing users to make trades on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) by sending messages to it through the app.

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CertiK, however, warned that many Telegram bots create crypto wallets for users, with only some actually providing the private key.

It’s unclear if they’re stored with accessibility by project employees, on the user device, or backed up through Telegram.

“While these platforms offer high-volume DEX trading options, they should be considered extremely high-risk and unsuitable for medium to long-term storage of assets,” CertiK said.

The Unibot token market capitalization is over $185 million — the largest Telegram bot token by market cap.

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Author: Jesse Coghlan

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