xAI-Telegram Grok Deal: $300M, One-Year Access and Revenue Split

Announced terms and a same-day clarification

Pavel Durov announced a proposed one-year integration of Grok across Telegram apps. The terms he described included $300 million in cash and equity and half of subscription revenue generated through Telegram. These were announced terms, rather than evidence of money already received or universal product access. [1]

Elon Musk responded that no deal had been signed. Durov then said the parties had agreed in principle but formalities remained pending. The record therefore establishes an announcement and clarification, not a completed signed contract or rollout. [2]