The social media application Telegram is becoming a launching pad for new blockchain technology, thanks to a mini game called Hamster Kombat. This online clicker game has gained impressive traction in the world of digital services, amassing around 200 million users since its inception in March 2024. Founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, suggests that this gaming phenomenon could mark a significant shift towards the mass adoption of blockchain technology.
Hamster Kombat’s rise to popularity has been nothing short of sensational. The game succeeded in amassing 100 million monthly users in a rapid 73-day span. Durov pointed out the game’s dynamic growth rate, revealing that it’s currently onboarding approximately 4-5 million new players on a daily basis. This surge in daily users puts the game in the spotlight as one of the fastest-growing digital services globally.
Speculation around the launch of Hamster Kombat’s token continues to generate hype. Although the date remains unconfirmed, advancement on onchain framework development and the integration of an in-game wallet have already been complete as of June. An upcoming airdrop of the token is thought to be the key to introducing blockchain to the game’s expanding user base.
According to information on Hamster Kombat’s official website, the game’s token utility will begin in July 2024. This despite the fact that players have already been given the option to connect their TON wallets within the game since June 2024. The game’s developers have also been active across various social platforms, including Telegram, X, and YouTube, cautioning users to anticipate profit per hour as a key performance indicator in light of the awaited token drop.
Hamster Kombat’s developers recently unveiled a final level for players’ Hamster avatars, known as ‘The Creator’, which would require users to accumulate a total of 18 billion in-game coins. The viral game has also set some noteworthy records, like its rapid ascent in YouTube subscription numbers and plans to apply for a Guinness World Record for gaining more than 10 million subscribers in under a week.
Essentially, Hamster Kombat is more than just another idle game—it’s billed as a “crypto exchange CEO simulator.” The game’s mechanics are centered around users generating in-game coins, purchasing exchange upgrades, and boosting their hourly profits—a fun and educational take on the world of crypto. This brilliant business model showed its worth by greatly outpacing subscription numbers of popular YouTube channels, indicating the potential of blockchain in mainstream applications.