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myonly.chat – Transform your Telegram channel into your ATM!

“ I guess we all owe it to ourselves to have a purpose in life and to use what we have to leave a legacy, create something.”

Are you a content creator or business in the adult industry trying to bring more traffic to your platform and promote it safely? Then look no further! Myonly.chat is a premium Telegram service that helps content creators or businesses sell access to their Telegram channels. It’s a subscription and tip-based, adult-friendly and safe to promote on any social media. Overall, a service that empowers content creators.
We had the pleasure to meet Andra Chirnogeanu, myonly.chat CEO, who gave us more details and insights of their recently launched app.

How did you come up with the idea to create myonly.chat?
I’ve worked in the adult industry for the last 6 years and all these years I´ve encouraged performers to take control of their content and their social media. When myonly.chat started, the idea behind it was ¨let´s do something that doesn’t put us in competition with anyone but can help everyone make more money¨. We´re not a platform, we´re providing a service, a way to make MORE money from your content, to bring more traffic to your platform, to promote it safely. I want everyone to win and it saddens me to see that in an industry so small, people are so divided.

What is the difference between myonly.chat and other similar services?
As mentioned before, myonly.chat doesn´t store content. The content is diverse, from text messages to audio, photo and video. 100% payout, the 24/7 support from our account managers, and the fact that this is not ANOTHER platform, but a service where you can monetize the content you already have. There’s also the fact that Telegram is an app that’s safe to promote on social media, it’s available for both Mac and PC, and most devices running Mac or Android.
An added benefit is push notifications, which, unlike browser notifications where fans have to opt-in, Telegram has native push right to your fan’s mobile device or laptop. And if creators needed more reasons to use the myonly.chat service, there’s also the fact that they can stream exclusive shows to their fans.

What are the goals of My Only Chat?
We´re looking at perfecting the service, making it easy to use for everyone that wants to join. The goal has always been to make people monetize what they’re good at. There is no one like you out there, and that’s something to celebrate and get money from. Nothing in this world is for free, why would your content be?

Where do you see myonly.chat in 2 years?
Hopefully fully adopted on every site that provides services, offer them our API and white label to use as a new revenue stream for their users and models.

Do you think that being a female CEO brings along more benefits, or more disadvantages?
I´ve never been a male CEO, so I wouldn´t know the difference. Timothy Leary said ¨Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition.¨ In all seriousness, I believe any executive position comes with challenges and it´s a matter of personality, rather than sex how one deals with those challenges.
I don’t compare myself to anyone, as no one is me, or goes through what I went through, or had my background, struggles, privileges etc. I guess we all owe it to ourselves to have a purpose in life and to use what we have to leave a legacy, create something.
I´ll be foolish not to use all that I have, as a man would use physical power in certain situations, let’s say, I’d use my wits or smile. That just proves you know how to work and take advantage of your differences rather than seeing them as a disadvantage.

How many content creators do you currently have signed in?
At the moment we’re doing this interview, at the end of August, the number of creators using our service is 103.

Was it difficult to redirect people’s attention to a new platform?
For sure it takes time, and myonly.chat has just started a few months ago. People were very curious and wanted to try it, to see how it works. We´re changing, adapting, improving every week, seeing what works and what doesn´t, while keeping our principles about what the creators should get from it. We don’t want to redirect them as in choosing a unique platform to be on; we encourage creators to sell their content and have their ¨eggs¨ in as many baskets as possible.

How hard is it to start your business in these uncertain times?
Starting a business is easy, everyone can do it. Keeping a business going and making it successful (this is different for everyone) is the tricky part. You have to be patient, passionate, and not too proud to ask for help. We make mistakes when we think we know
everything.

Tell us a few words about MyOnly.Chat’s CEO.
I get up every morning and I take a few moments to pray. I´m not a religious person by any means. Praying is my time of giving thanks to being awake and healthy, able to do what I love, have people that I love in my life, and being overall happy. This is not something that people know about me and I believe it’s the first time I’m talking about it in an interview.
My career in the adult industry started 6 years ago because I was stubborn to get into something I knew nothing about and learn about it. The reason why I accepted the MOC offer was that it was a challenge to learn more about something I didn’t know. This is myonly.chat´s CEO in a few words: grateful, curious and ambitious. Read more articles here

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Apple rolls out UK age verification with iOS 26.4 after Meta and Google child safety fines

Apple has introduced age verification for iPhone and iPad users in the UK with iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, adding a new layer of checks for accounts that require confirmation that the user is 18 or older.

According to the report, UK users may now be asked to verify their age by adding a credit card or scanning an ID, unless Apple has already confirmed that information. Apple says the process is required by law in some countries and regions for actions tied to an Apple Account, including downloading apps, changing certain settings, or accessing specific features. When verification is needed, a prompt appears in the Settings menu.

The rollout comes at a time when child safety rules are tightening across the UK. While current UK law does not specifically require device-level age verification, adult websites, including pornography platforms, are already expected to carry out age checks. That has led to wider discussion about whether verification should also happen at the device level, rather than only on individual sites.

The timing is especially notable because it follows a major child safety case involving Meta and Google. The companies were reportedly ordered to pay $6 million after a lawsuit in Los Angeles claimed that platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube had a serious impact on a young woman’s mental health.

Apple’s move may also reflect broader regulatory pressure. The UK government is reportedly considering stronger restrictions for under-16s on social media, similar to measures seen in Australia. Reports also indicate Apple has been working with Ofcom as these safety tools develop.

For users who cannot verify an adult identity, Apple suggests that some features may be limited or that the account may need to be placed under Family Sharing with a parent or guardian. The exact restrictions could vary depending on the situation.

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Australia Age Checks Now Required for Porn Access

Australia has begun enforcing stricter age-verification rules for online adult content, requiring platforms to take meaningful steps to stop under-18s from accessing pornography and other age-restricted material. The Age-Restricted Material Codes for services including social media, relevant electronic services, equipment providers, and designated internet services came into effect on March 9, 2026.

Under the new framework, some services may now require proof of age before allowing access to legal adult content. Australia’s eSafety Commissioner says the accepted methods can vary by platform, but any age-assurance process must be accurate, reliable, and compliant with Australian privacy law. eSafety has said the changes are intended to reduce children’s exposure to pornography, high-impact violence, and other harmful age-inappropriate material online.

The rollout has already affected access to some major adult platforms in Australia, while debate continues over privacy risks and how effective the rules will be in practice. Recent reporting has also linked the changes to rising interest in VPN services as some users look for ways around the restrictions.

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Apple: Age-Verification Tools Expand Worldwide With New 18+ Download Blocks

Apple is expanding its age-verification system in more countries to match stricter child-protection laws. The changes mainly affect how people download 18+ (adult-rated) apps and how developers confirm whether a user is a minor or an adult—without collecting sensitive personal details.

What’s changing for users

New 18+ download blocks: In Brazil, Australia, and Singapore, users must confirm they are 18 or older before downloading apps rated 18+.
Less access for minors to adult content: This is meant to stop children from downloading adult-only apps through the App Store.

What’s changing for developers

Declared Age Range API (updated): Apple is updating an API that lets apps know only an age category (example: minor vs adult), not the person’s exact age.
- Developers do not receive private data, such as date of birth.
- The app receives a simple “category signal” to follow local rules.
Parental control options: For child accounts, parents/guardians can choose whether to share age information and whether permission is required in certain situations.

Loot boxes and “gambling-like” features

Apple is also targeting apps with features regulators often consider risky for minors, such as loot boxes.

In Brazil, if an app includes loot boxes, Apple may automatically rate it 18+.
That means minors can’t download it, because the App Store will treat it as adult-only.

U.S. states: Utah and Louisiana

Apple is adding tools to help apps comply with state-level child safety laws:

In Utah and Louisiana, Apple can share a new user’s age category with developers.
The system can also flag when parental permission is required, including for major app updates.

Why Apple says it’s doing this

Apple’s message is: protect kids + respect privacy.

The App Store handles most of the verification.
Apps get only a yes/no type age signal (minor/adult), not personal identity details.
The goal is to comply with various laws without forcing developers to collect sensitive data.

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