Hamster Kombat’s Explosive Growth and Upcoming Token Launch on the TON Blockchain: A Web3 Revolution?
According to Telegram founder Pavel Durov, the viral success of Hamster Kombat and its forthcoming token launch on the TON blockchain could introduce hundreds of millions to Web3.
In a public announcement to his 2.7 million Telegram channel subscribers, Durov emphasized the game’s remarkable rise. Since its debut in March 2024, Hamster Kombat has captivated over 200 million players.
Durov shared some impressive statistics, noting the game reached 100 million monthly users in just 73 days. He highlighted that the Telegram mini-app attracts 4-5 million new users daily, positioning it among the fastest-growing digital services globally.
When Will Hamster Kombat Launch Its Token?
Durov also touched on the highly anticipated token airdrop, though no specific date has been announced. The project’s official roadmap indicates that on-chain infrastructure and in-game wallet integration were finalized in June.
“Shortly, Hamster’s team will mint its token on TON, bringing blockchain benefits to millions,” Durov wrote. “A new era is dawning, and we are witnessing its onset in real-time.”
While further details about the token launch remain undisclosed, players have been able to link TON wallets in the game since June 2024. The developers have frequently posted on Telegram, X, and YouTube, emphasizing that profit per hour is a crucial metric for players ahead of the token airdrop.
Following Durov’s post, Hamster Kombat announced the addition of a final level for players’ Hamster avatars, requiring users to accumulate 18 billion in-game coins to reach ‘The Creator’ level.
Hamster Kombat’s Guinness World Records
As detailed by Cointelegraph, Hamster Kombat has achieved several world records due to its gaming and social dynamics. Players can earn coins by upgrading their exchange and increasing profit per hour, with one method involving earning 100,000 coins for watching new YouTube content.
The game’s YouTube channel is surpassing Mr. Beast’s subscription numbers, making it the fastest-growing channel globally. Cointelegraph noted the team’s application for a Guinness World Record for the first YouTube channel to gain over 10 million subscribers in under a week (six days, 13 hours, and 15 minutes), among other milestones.
What is Hamster Kombat?
Hamster Kombat stands as the top Telegram mini-app in the idle game genre. Described as a “crypto exchange CEO simulator,” the game allows players to tap a hamster avatar to generate coins, with the main gameplay involving upgrading the exchange to boost profit per hour.
Players can also earn coins by referring friends, completing in-game tasks like solving a daily morse-code cipher from YouTube videos, or purchasing specific daily upgrades. These activities provide substantial coin rewards, driving content creation around game solutions.
Hamster Kombat as a Source of Income?
The game’s success prompts questions about Web3 games as potential alternative universal basic income (UBI) mechanisms. Players invest time in entertainment, while Hamster Kombat’s YouTube channel offers daily news and educational content on cryptocurrency, potentially introducing Web3 fundamentals to new users.
The project’s growth hacking strategy has led to impressive metrics: Hamster Kombat’s YouTube channel has garnered 32 million subscribers since May 24, its X profile has 11.3 million followers, and its Telegram channel boasts 49.4 million subscribers.
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