On Telegram, “verified” usually refers to an official badge displayed on public-facing identities — channels, groups, bots, or user accounts — that Telegram recognizes as authentic. Benefits include:

Organization verification — LinkedIn may verify a Company Page to confirm the page legitimately represents a registered organization (often required to access some partner features or to be eligible for a blue verification or “official” badge).

Shopify is a platform that lets anyone open a store, but as you accept money and scale, platforms and payment processors require proof that you’re a real, compliant business. Verification matters because:

People assume an “old” Gmail address is inherently more trustworthy. In reality, what platforms and recipients care about is a combination of:

WebMoney offers several user statuses — from unverified to formally verified statuses such as Alias, Basic, Formal, and Initial/Personal/Business passport levels (nomenclature and exact names have evolved). In practical business terms, verification