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The developers of Hamster Kombat, the popular tap-to-earn game on Telegram, announced that the game has reached 300 million players. This impressive number accounts for nearly one-third of Telegram's 950 million active users, as reported in a recent announcement.
The anonymous team behind Hamster Kombat shared this milestone in a new whitepaper released Tuesday. The document outlines the upcoming token launch on The Open Network (TON), initially planned for July but now in the final planning stages according to a Monday update.
Hamster Kombat has experienced rapid growth recently. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov mentioned on July 5 that the game had 239 million players, a number which quickly rose to 250 million just days later.
Reaching 300 million players is a remarkable achievement for any game. For comparison, major free-to-play games like Fortnite and Roblox each boast over 200 million monthly active players. Hamster Kombat's all-time player count is notable, especially considering the ease of accessing the game through Telegram's mini app.
This simple tap-to-earn crypto exchange simulator has garnered a massive player base ahead of the HMSTR token launch on TON. The developers are following a model similar to Notcoin, the original Telegram tap-to-earn game that launched its NOT token to millions earlier this year, reaching a peak market cap of nearly $3 billion.
How will be Token Launched?
While the whitepaper does not specify a launch date for the HMSTR token, it details the token supply allocation. Unlike Notcoin, Hamster Kombat will not release all tokens at once. Instead, 60% of HMSTR tokens will be airdropped to players, with the remaining tokens reserved for market liquidity, ecosystem partnerships, grants, squad rewards, and other initiatives.
Hamster Kombat aims to expand its ecosystem by onboarding other developers through grants. The game will also introduce a “squads” feature to encourage player collaboration and launch "time-limited events" with special rewards. Additionally, a “Season 2” campaign will offer further crypto rewards.
Summary: Hamster Kombat is the next successful story?
Hamster Kombat has achieved a remarkable milestone, reaching 300 million players in less than five months since its launch in March 2024. This rapid growth underscores the game's immense popularity and accessibility through Telegram.
The game, now poised to launch its HMSTR token on The Open Network (TON), aims to conduct the largest airdrop in crypto history. The developers plan to distribute 60% of the tokens to players, while the remaining 40% will support market liquidity, partnerships, and ecosystem expansion.
This approach mirrors the successful model of Notcoin, another popular Telegram tap-to-earn game. With its ambitious plans, Hamster Kombat aims to create a holistic gaming ecosystem, potentially setting new records in the blockchain gaming industry.