TLDR:
- Hamster Kombat token airdrop scheduled for September 26, 2024
- 60% of tokens to be allocated to players, 40% for other purposes
- Game has attracted over 300 million players since launch
- Token launch delayed from July due to technical challenges
- Follows success of similar Telegram game Notcoin
Hamster Kombat, the popular tap-to-earn game on Telegram, has announced that its much-anticipated token airdrop will take place on September 26, 2024.
The game’s developers revealed the date for the token generation event (TGE) and airdrop of the HMSTR token, which will be launched on The Open Network (TON) blockchain.
The airdrop comes after a delay from the originally planned July launch, which the anonymous team behind Hamster Kombat attributed to technical challenges and the need for additional planning to handle the game’s massive user base.
According to the developers, Hamster Kombat has attracted over 300 million players since its launch earlier this year, with Telegram data showing more than 80 million active players in the past month.
As outlined in the project’s whitepaper, 60% of the token airdrop will be allocated to the community of players. The remaining 40% will be used for providing market liquidity, rewarding squads, building ecosystem partnerships, and other purposes.
However, the exact total supply and launch price of the HMSTR token have not been disclosed.
Hamster Kombat is part of a growing trend of crypto-based games using airdrops to engage users and reward their communities.
The game’s rise mirrors the success of similar Telegram-based games, particularly Notcoin (NOT), which conducted an airdrop of 80 billion NOT tokens worth $1 billion in May. Hamster Kombat’s founders have acknowledged Notcoin’s success as a major influence and are planning a second airdrop in the future.
The game combines the core screen-tapping mechanic popularized by Notcoin with a crypto exchange CEO simulation, creating a unique blend of crypto and gaming elements. Built as a “mini app” within Telegram, Hamster Kombat has seen a significantly larger audience and increased hype compared to its predecessors.
The announcement of the airdrop date comes shortly after The Open Network experienced network issues, going offline for several hours due to congestion related to another project’s token launch.
However, TON representatives confirmed that the network is now functioning normally.
As Hamster Kombat approaches its token generation event, the crypto and gaming industries will be watching closely to see if it can match or exceed the success of similar projects.
The game’s massive user base and the delayed launch have only intensified the anticipation surrounding the HMSTR token.
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