Passive income: NO

Earning passive income solely from a Telegram channel monetization side hustle is challenging and typically requires a significant amount of time and effort before becoming passive. While some individuals may achieve passive income through automation tools and outsourcing content creation, most people do not reach this level and remain actively involved in managing and growing their channels. Setting up automated systems and outsourcing content creation can potentially help in making the side hustle more passive, but it's not a guaranteed path to passive income. My experience and observations suggest that achieving true passive income from a Telegram channel requires consistent effort, content creation, engagement with subscribers, and ongoing optimization. It is more common for individuals to monetize related skills like affiliate marketing or selling digital products rather than earning passive income solely from the channel itself. Therefore, the likelihood of earning passive income from a Telegram channel without branching into other income streams is relatively low. It's essential for aspiring entrepreneurs to have realistic expectations and be prepared for an active involvement in managing their channels for an extended period before potentially achieving passive income.