# Why store Telegram Collectibles onchain?

**Onchain Telegram Gifts are NFTs secured by the TON blockchain.** Moving gifts onchain gives you stronger ownership, security, and flexibility.

### Why keep Telegram Collectibles onchain?

* Only you have access to your wallet and gifts.
* Even if you lose access to your Telegram account, onchain gifts remain safe.
* Onchain gifts are protected by **audited TON smart contracts**; they cannot be blocked or revoked.
* Manage and trade onchain-gifts across **Fragment** and **Getgems** via [**Explore**](http://my.tt/explore) section.

Learn how to move gifts to the blockchain and return them back to **Telegram** in the following [**article**](/intro/introduction-to-crypto-and-mytonwallet/how-to-send-a-telegram-gift-to-blockchain.md).

### Why MyTonWallet?

**MyTonWallet** is the most convenient wallet for storing and managing **onchain Telegram Gifts**, where you can:

* Enjoy **smooth HD animations** for a delightful viewing experience
* View **detailed attributes** for each collectible
* **Pin entire collections** to the main screen
* Trade gifts via **Fragment** and **Getgems** right from the [**Explore**](http://my.tt/explore) tab

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## Related articles

* [How to send a Telegram Gift to Blockchain?](/intro/introduction-to-crypto-and-mytonwallet/how-to-send-a-telegram-gift-to-blockchain.md)
* [What are NFTs? How do they work?](/intro/introduction-to-crypto-and-mytonwallet/what-are-nfts-how-do-they-work.md)
* [How to pin an NFT collection to the main menu?](/intro/key-features/how-to-pin-an-nft-collection-to-the-main-menu.md)


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