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@@ -55,5 +55,5 @@ Proof: A Mastodon post ID. This post should be published by `<username>@<instanc
 
 ### `telegram`
 
-Identity: A Telegram user id.  
-Proof: The ID of the telegram post located at `https://t.me/<proof>` with the text `Verifying My Public Key: "<npub encoded public key>"`
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+Identity: A Telegram user ID.
+Proof: A string in the format `<ref>/<id>` which points to a message published in the public channel or group with name `<ref>` and message ID `<id>`. This message should be sent by user ID `<identity>` and have the text `Verifying My Public Key: "<npub encoded public key>"`.
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