Hamster Kombat Rejects Venture Capital to Prioritize Players
Hamster Kombat, a viral play-to-earn game on Telegram, has declined offers from venture capital firms despite its massive success with over 300 million users. The developers aim to maintain control and protect their players, focusing on rewarding them directly rather than prioritizing investors' interests.
Criticizing the role of venture capital in the crypto industry, Hamster Kombat's team views it as an "exit liquidity" strategy that benefits investors at the expense of regular users. They intend to bring back Web3 fundamentals, emphasizing real value and revenue over quick funding.
Hamster Kombat allows players to become virtual hamster CEOs, managing their own crypto exchanges. Players earn HMSTR tokens, which can be traded on exchanges. The developers have reserved 60% of the tokens for players, ensuring the majority of the value stays within the community.
Anticipation for the HMSTR token is growing, with the team teasing a potentially historic airdrop. However, they caution users to beware of scams and fake airdrops, emphasizing that tokens can only be earned by playing the game.
Hamster Kombat's decision to reject venture capital sets a new standard in the crypto space, proving that community-focused projects can thrive without external funding. The game's success underscores the potential for massive growth through real value and community engagement.