Hamster Kombat, a mobile game created by Pavel Durov - the father of Telegram - has reached a big milestone with 239 million players after only 81 days of launch. This unexpected success shows the potential of blockchain technology in reaching common users.
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, announced an important milestone in the world of gaming and blockchain technology. Hamster Kombat, a game available on the Telegram platform, has attracted 239 million users within 81 days since its launch in March 2024. This rapid growth could make blockchain technology more popular, expected to attract more than 200 million participants to Web3.
Hamster Kombat's explosive growth
Launched in March 2024, Hamster Kombat quickly attracted global gamers with its simple gameplay and attractive game play. The player's task is to transform into the CEO of a cryptocurrency exchange, just click diligently to make profits. After only 73 days, the game reached 100 million players and currently this number is still increasing rapidly with 4-5 million new players every day.
Pavel Durov, on his personal Telegram channel with more than 2.7 million followers, affirmed that Hamster Kombat's success proves the power of blockchain technology in reaching mass users. He believes that this game will be a bridge that brings millions of people to Web3 and the world of blockchain and Web3.
Token launch expectations
Hamster Kombat is expected to issue its own token called $HMSTR on the TON blockchain. Although the official launch date has not yet been set, the development roadmap is very positive. Last June 2024, the on-chain infrastructure system and in-game wallet were completed, ready for token integration.
The launch of $HMSTR is expected to create a strong push for Hamster Kombat, providing players with more valuable rewards and more attractive participation opportunities. From June 2024, players can link their TON wallet to the game. On social networking sites, the game development team also continuously interacts with the community, emphasizing the importance of the "profit per hour" index before the token launch.
profit per hour over coin balance profit per hour over coin balance profit per hour over coin balance …you know, in case anyone asks
— Hamster Kombat (@hamster_kombat) June 18, 2024
Unique gameplay mechanics
Hamster Kombat stands out in the idle game genre with its unique gameplay mechanics. The player starts as a bald hamster contracted to become the CEO of a cryptocurrency exchange. The game involves tapping on the hamster avatar to generate in-game currency, which can be used to purchase upgrades and improve hourly profits. As players level up, their CEO hamster becomes more professional.
Besides clicking to make money, users can also participate in other activities such as inviting friends to play, completing daily tasks, decoding Morse code linked to YouTube videos... This diverse approach not only helps players always feel interesting but also cleverly introduces basic knowledge about cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in a natural and easy-to-understand way.
Community interaction and social networks
Hamster Kombat's success also comes from its extremely methodical and creative social network strategy. The game's YouTube channel has exploded in subscriptions, surpassing even famous channels like Mr. Beast. The game development team even applied to set a Guinness record for the first YouTube channel to reach 10 million subscribers in less than a week.
A strong presence on YouTube, Telegram, X (formerly Twitter) platforms with attractive content and diverse challenges has helped Hamster Kombat effectively retain players. The large and vibrant community of players is the clearest proof of the success of this game.
Educational and economic significance
The Hamster Kombat boom has raised questions about the potential of Web3 titles in generating a universal basic income (UBI). Players can convert their time and effort into valuable in-game rewards. Moreover, this game also has an educational meaning, helping users access knowledge about cryptocurrency and blockchain in a natural and easy-to-understand way through cleverly integrated gameplay and content.
With an innovative approach, Hamster Kombat has been reaping great success. Since May 2024, the game's YouTube channel has reached 32 million subscribers, the X account has reached 11.3 million followers and the official Telegram channel has a community of 49.4 million members. These impressive numbers show Hamster Kombat's great potential in promoting blockchain technology application on a global scale.
Besides, the launch of the $HMSTR token will be an important milestone, marking a strong transformation of Hamster Kombat, making this game an indispensable part of the blockchain gaming industry. Not only stopping at entertainment, Hamster Kombat also brings educational value and empowerment to users around the world, opening a new era for digital interaction and applying blockchain technology to life.
