I built an anonymous messaging app on Telegram — here's how it works

Hey indie hackers!

I have been building WhisprMe — an anonymous messaging Telegram Mini App where users can receive honest feedback, questions, and confessions from friends, colleagues, and followers.

How it works:

• You share your personal link

• Anyone can send you anonymous messages

• You read them in your inbox and can reply

• Premium features are paid via Telegram Stars (native in-app currency)

Tech stack: Node.js + Express backend, React frontend, PostgreSQL, deployed as a Telegram Mini App.

Monetization: Telegram Stars micropayments — users pay 1-3 Stars for premium features like mood reactions, priority delivery, and message reveals. No credit cards needed, payments happen natively inside Telegram.

What I learned so far:

• Telegram Mini Apps have massive distribution potential — 900M+ users

• Stars micropayments have surprisingly low friction compared to traditional payment methods

• Anonymous messaging is inherently viral — when someone receives a message, they want to share their link too

• Content moderation is critical from day one

If you are curious, try it out: https://t.me/WhisprMe_bot

Would love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or questions about building on Telegram platform!