Hamster Kombat, a prominent play-to-earn game on Telegram, has just announced plans to launch a Layer 2 network on The Open Network (TON).
This initiative was proposed after the gaming community passed a vote, agreeing to create a dedicated blockchain to expand the utility of the HMSTR token.
Hamster Kombat is about to launch its own blockchain network
The new blockchain is expected to be named Hamster Network and is designed to become a key platform for the expanding Hamsterverse ecosystem. The project's developers have confirmed that the network building process has officially commenced.
In the coming weeks, the development team will announce a detailed roadmap and deployment strategy for the DAO, focusing on strengthening Hamster Kombat's position in the decentralized gaming sector.
"The voting for the second proposal has ended! The DAO community has spoken: We will build Hamster L2 blockchain on TON! We are committed to serving our community, the largest web3 community in the world, with the technology platform they demand," the project shared.
Previously, the Hamster Kombat community actively supported prominent initiatives, including events with prizes worth up to $1 billion for token holders. These decisions reflect the community's growing enthusiasm for platform expansion, as well as ambitions to scale in the blockchain gaming space.
Tap-to-Earn games are becoming less prominent
After a booming period in Q2 and Q3 of 2024, Tap-to-Earn games on Telegram are currently experiencing a significant drop in interest, losing nearly 80% from June to December 2024.
This is also clearly reflected in TON's on-chain activity. Data from TON shows that the number of monthly active wallets has decreased by nearly 50% since October.
Nevertheless, Hamster Kombat is still considered a breakthrough "hit" in 2024. The game's plans to integrate NFTs have also contributed to a surge in NFT activity on Telegram, achieving a 400% increase in October.
However, following a failed airdrop, the platform has seen a significant drop in user numbers and token value. Within three months, the number of users fell from 300 million to 41 million, while the HMSTR token lost nearly 60% of its value.
The second season of Hamster Kombat and the future of the game
In November, the development team announced the launch of the second season of Hamster Kombat, featuring notable improvements in gameplay. Players can now manage a virtual game studio, create custom spaces, recruit team members, and conduct testing – marking a significant turning point in the gameplay mechanics.
However, interest in Tap-to-Earn games continues to decline sharply, due to limitations in utility and repetitive gameplay. The launch of Hamster Kombat's new L2 network will be a crucial factor to watch, as users may find renewed interest in this game, or not. Time will tell whether Hamster Kombat can maintain its appeal and achieve sustainable growth in the rapidly changing blockchain gaming market.
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