Hamster Kombat, the popular Telegram-based tapping game, has taken the play-to-earn space by storm. While the title may suggest hamsters fighting, the game actually revolves around players tapping on a cartoon hamster to earn in-game coins. Players act as the CEO of a crypto exchange, where they use their earnings to purchase upgrades for their exchange, such as adding new features or marketing efforts.
The game, which garnered over 300 million players, recently launched its HMSTR token and airdrop via The Open Network (TON) in late September 2024. This token launch was one of the biggest in the gaming industry that year, reaching a peak market cap of $646 million on the launch date. However, some players complained about receiving small token allocations, which they referred to as “dust.”
Hamster Kombat is now gearing up for an exciting future. The game is currently in an “Interlude” season where players can earn in-game diamonds, providing them with an advantage in the upcoming second season. This new season will focus on running a video game development company and platform, expanding the game’s mechanics beyond just operating a crypto exchange.
The developers have shared an extensive roadmap that extends into 2025, promising more rewards, gameplay, and expansion beyond the Telegram ecosystem. While the launch of Season 2 was initially planned for the end of October, there has been no update on its release date as of now. Despite this delay, the game continues to attract millions of players, showcasing its enduring popularity in the play-to-earn space. The HMSTR token has recently experienced a significant drop in price, hitting an all-time low of $0.0022 on November 3rd. This represents a 77% decrease from its peak value, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
Despite this downturn, Hamster Kombat, the platform associated with the HMSTR token, is looking towards a brighter future. The developers behind Hamster Kombat have ambitious plans to integrate other third-party games into their platform, expanding its offerings to a wider audience. Additionally, they are set to launch a progressive web app (PWA) for the game, making it accessible on iOS, Android, and desktop computers without relying on the Telegram mini app.
Looking ahead, Hamster Kombat developers are also exploring the integration of desktop games, the introduction of NFTs to the platform, and a strategy to buy and burn HMSTR tokens over time. This buy-and-burn approach aims to reduce the token supply, potentially boosting its value in the market.
In a statement to Decrypt back in September, the team emphasized the importance of Telegram in the Hamster Kombat ecosystem while also expressing a desire to expand beyond the platform to reach a broader audience. They believe that this expansion will benefit both Hamster Kombat and Telegram, bringing in new users and increasing exposure for mini apps on the platform.
This story was originally published on June 2, 2024, and has been updated with new details as of November 4th. Stay tuned for further developments on Hamster Kombat and the HMSTR token.
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