Hamster Kombat: Everything You Need to Know About the Delayed TON Token Airdrop

The anticipated token launch for the Telegram-based game has been postponed, leaving players eager for updates on the new timeline.

Hamster Kombat, a popular Telegram-based tap-to-earn game, has generated significant buzz with its upcoming TON token airdrop. Initially scheduled for July, the launch has been delayed due to the scale of the operation. Here's the latest on what to expect and when.

Hamster Kombat combines simple tapping gameplay with strategic elements, casting players as hamster CEOs of a crypto exchange. The game has amassed a massive following, with developers claiming over 300 million players by late July, just weeks after Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov reported that the game had topped 239 million players earlier in the month.

In May, Hamster Kombat announced plans to launch a token on The Open Network (TON), a blockchain originally developed by Telegram. This announcement has heightened anticipation, especially given the success of similar projects like Notcoin. Notcoin's NOT token, launched on the same blockchain, reached a peak market cap of nearly $3 billion. Amid the hype surrounding Notcoin and growing excitement over Hamster Kombat and other games on Telegram, Toncoin (TON) itself has surged into the top 10 overall cryptocurrencies by market cap.

Originally, the token generation event (TGE) was slated for July. However, due to the enormous player base, the launch has been postponed. As of now, the TGE and airdrop are listed as "upcoming" on the official website. Meanwhile, pre-market trading for HMSTR has begun on exchanges like OKX, ByBit, Gate.io, Bitget, and KuCoin, with OKX being the latest to offer this feature as of August 1.

Unlike other games that base airdrop allocations on the number of coins collected, Hamster Kombat will consider "profit per hour" and other activity metrics. The game’s team has emphasized that simply building a large coin balance is not the best strategy. Instead, reinvesting coins to boost passive earnings will likely yield better results. Early in June, the team tweeted that airdrop allocations will be based on profit per hour rather than coin balance, advising players to "play wisely." This was reiterated on June 18, reinforcing that profit per hour is the key metric.

The team also clarified in late July that participation in various activities will impact the amount of tokens received in the upcoming airdrop, but all players, excluding bots, will receive tokens. The explanation came after the launch of new features, which some players mistakenly thought were mandatory for earning their token allotment.

The delay in the token launch hasn't dampened the excitement. Players are still eagerly awaiting the token distribution, as it promises to reward their in-game efforts. While players are understandably excited about the token launch and airdrop, it won't be the only batch of crypto rewards coming from Hamster Kombat. The team has confirmed plans for a second in-game season of rewards alongside continued evolution and expansion for the game—so worry not, Hamster Kombat isn't calling it quits after the token drops.

In addition to the anticipated airdrop, Hamster Kombat's developers are committed to enhancing the game. They have plans for a second season of in-game rewards and new features to keep the player base engaged. This continued evolution ensures that Hamster Kombat will remain a key player in the Telegram crypto game space.

With the game's growing popularity and the promise of continued updates, Hamster Kombat is set to maintain its momentum. The developers are working diligently to ensure a smooth and fair distribution of the tokens. Players are encouraged to stay engaged and follow updates closely as the team finalizes the technical details of the airdrop.

Hamster Kombat's innovative approach to token distribution and its massive player base underscore the potential of Telegram-based crypto games. As the community eagerly awaits the final details of the token airdrop, the game stands as a testament to the evolving landscape of blockchain gaming.

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