‘Hamster Kombat’ Telegram Game Sets Rewards Cutoff Ahead of....

Hamster Kombat Prepares for Token Airdrop: Snapshot and Rewards Cutoff Announced

Hamster Kombat, the largest tap-to-earn crypto game on Telegram, is preparing for a significant milestone as it gears up for the launch of its HMSTR token on The Open Network (TON). The game, which has quickly grown in popularity due to its simple gameplay and crypto incentives, announced through its mini app on Tuesday that its first season of in-game rewards will conclude on September 20, ahead of the token’s official airdrop and launch next week.

According to an in-game message, players’ progress during the current season will be converted into HMSTR tokens, providing an opportunity for players to capitalize on their efforts before the reward cutoff. “Season 1 ends on September 20,” the announcement reads, encouraging players to “level up” before the deadline. The Hamster Kombat team has already clarified the criteria that will be used to allocate tokens, based on players’ in-game achievements and progress.

A “snapshot” of players’ in-game earnings and status will be taken at 6 PM UTC on September 20, determining each player’s share of the upcoming airdrop. While the first season is ending, Hamster Kombat has assured its player base that a second season of rewards is already planned to follow the airdrop, ensuring that players can continue earning and progressing after the token launch.

The official launch of the HMSTR token is set for September 26 on The Open Network (TON), one of the fastest-growing blockchain ecosystems. In conjunction with the token launch, players will be able to claim their airdropped tokens based on the previously mentioned snapshot. The game has previously boasted impressive numbers, with over 300 million total players to date, and data from the Telegram app shows 94 million active players in the past month alone. These statistics make Hamster Kombat the most-played Telegram game by a significant margin.

While the HMSTR token launch has been highly anticipated by crypto enthusiasts and gamers, it also presents potential challenges for TON’s infrastructure. The network experienced two separate instances of downtime in late August due to another token claim for a smaller project, raising concerns about the impact of the Hamster Kombat airdrop on the blockchain’s stability. Given the scale of Hamster Kombat’s player base and the expected high volume of token claims, there is growing concern that the upcoming airdrop could strain the TON network and cause additional disruptions.

In response to these concerns, TON Core developers acknowledged the potential risks in a recent Telegram post. They admitted that the simultaneous launches of Hamster Kombat’s HMSTR token and another token, Catizen’s CATI, scheduled for September 20, could lead to “more technical pressures and possibly some unforeseen issues” on the network. Despite these concerns, both the TON team and Hamster Kombat are pressing forward with their respective launches.

The conclusion of Hamster Kombat’s first season and the imminent airdrop of HMSTR tokens mark a critical moment for the game, and the broader TON ecosystem. With millions of players eager to claim their rewards, the next week will serve as a crucial test for the scalability and resilience of the TON blockchain. Regardless of potential challenges, Hamster Kombat’s massive player base and strong engagement point to a bright future for the game and its upcoming

token launch.