How to Maintain Trust in Web3 Telegram Outreach

Grigorii Mordkovich
Sep 23
3 min read

llustration of trusted Telegram outreach conversation showing professional account with reply.

Cold outreach can be powerful in Web3, but only when done right. On Telegram especially, trust is the biggest barrier. A poorly set up account or the wrong message style will get ignored instantly — no matter how good your product is.

In this blog, we’ll break down how to build credibility in Telegram outreach, what details matter most, and the exact do’s & don’ts that separate ignored messages from replies that turn into meetings.

Why Trust Is Everything in Telegram Outreach

Unlike email, Telegram is highly personal. Most people use it for private chats and small groups. That means if your outreach looks fake, scammy, or rushed — you’ll never get a reply.

Teams that invest in trust see:

2x higher reply rates
Faster movement from DM → call → pipeline
Lower risk of being flagged or ignored

The difference is not always in the offer — often it’s in the messenger.

Step 1: Professionalize Your Outreach Accounts

Your Telegram account should look like a real person representing a serious business. Some best practices:

Telegram Premium → Signals commitment and authenticity.
Company branding in status emoji → Example: 🟢 Spredo | Business Development.
Full account settings → Business hours, location, job title.
Human photos → Use professional but realistic pictures (not logos).

These small details help prospects instantly recognize your outreach as legit.

Step 2: Verify With Public Proof

Verification page allowing users to confirm Telegram handles or emails of Spredo employees for trust in outreach.

Nothing builds trust faster than verification outside Telegram:

Employee Verification Page → Add outreach accounts to a dedicated page on your website (e.g. spredo.io/verifyme).
Link in Telegram Bio → Point to that verification page directly.
Consistency → Job titles and contact info should match across LinkedIn, the company site, and Telegram.

When a prospect can confirm you’re real in one click, they’re far more likely to reply.

Step 3: Craft DMs That Don’t Trigger Suspicion

Illustration of a laptop with emails and a red spam stamp, showing why long cold DMs with links fail.

The first DM is where most teams fail. Here’s how to do it right:

What NOT to do: ❌ Long copy-paste sales pitch ❌ Links or attachments in the first message ❌ Generic “Hey, let’s connect”

What to do instead: ✅ Keep it short (1–2 sentences max) ✅ Personalize with context (event, mutual connection, ICP relevance) ✅ End with a natural question — not a pitch

Example:

Hello {person_first_name}, we’ve heard about {company} from a friend at TOKEN 2049 last week, and we like what you are building in the space. {account_name} here from XYZ. We’ve helped 100s of founders in Web3 raise capital from Tier 1 VC’s such as Accenture, Animoca, and Sequoia, following our Branding Engagement. We create Brands, Websites, and Pitch Decks that position you as market leaders Are you free for a quick 10-15 chat this week about how we can help?

Step 4: Show Social Proof Early

Illustration of five people holding stars, symbolizing credibility and trust in Telegram outreach profiles.

If you’re a new name in the space, you need credibility boosters. Examples include:

Past clients (logos in profile header or mentioned in follow-up)
Event participation (e.g. Token2049, SBC, ETH Denver)
Partnerships or ecosystem contributions

Prospects are much more likely to engage when they feel you’re already trusted by others in their network.

Mini Example: Credibility → Replies

One of our clients launched a campaign with standard accounts (no premium, generic names). Reply rate: <10%.

After re-launching with premium accounts, human profile photos, and verification links → reply rate jumped to 23%.

Same outreach script. Same ICP. The only difference? Trust signals.

Conclusion: Outreach Without Trust = Wasted DMs

Cold outreach on Telegram only works if prospects believe you’re credible. By professionalizing your accounts, verifying your identity, writing short personalized DMs, and adding social proof, you instantly move from “spammy” to “legit.”

The result → higher reply rates, more meetings, and faster BD pipelines.

FAQs

Why is trust important in Telegram outreach?

Telegram is a personal messaging app, and users are cautious about spam or scams. If your account looks unverified or fake, prospects will ignore your outreach. Trust signals like premium accounts, real photos, and verification links can double reply rates.

Should I include links in my first Telegram DM?

No. Avoid sending links or attachments in your first message. Keep it short, clean, and personalized. Once a prospect replies, you can share links later in the conversation.

How can I prove my Telegram outreach account is legitimate?

Create an employee verification page on your company website and add outreach accounts there. Include a link to that page in your Telegram profile to give prospects instant confirmation that you are a real representative.

Should I always use Telegram Premium accounts for Web3 Cold Outreach?

Yes

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