The State Duma proposed banning Hamster Kombat in Russia. Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the financial market committee, called the game “an obvious fraud,” accusing the developers of manipulating the psyche of citizens.

The essence of the game

Hamster Kombat, launched in March, invites users to “tap” on hamsters, earning virtual coins that promise to be converted into cryptocurrency. The game also contains additional tasks, for completing which users receive bonuses and “boosts”. One of these tasks is watching videos on YouTube every day, which arouses Aksakov’s suspicions. The latest video received more than 5 million views in 22 hours, which the committee chairman called "mass psychosis."

Impact on society and possible measures

Aksakov expressed concern that the game attracts those who dream of getting rich without effort. He calls for a discussion of possible measures to block Hamster Kombat or additional regulation of projects related to cryptocurrencies. Although MPs have not yet shown interest in the game, Aksakov is confident that the issue requires attention.

Popularity and creators

The number of Hamster Kombat users has reached 239 million and continues to grow. The names of the creators are kept secret, but it is reported that IT entrepreneurs Eduard Gurinovich, Alexander Zelenshchikov and Alexander Pasechnik are involved in the project. Questions remain, but one thing is clear - the game continues to gain popularity, despite all the controversy.

Expert opinions

Polygant CEO Stanislav Chernukhin warns that millions of game coins may turn into just a few dollars in reality. Crypto exchanges have already launched pre-market trading of HMSTR tokens, but many users may be disappointed when the token enters spot trading.

How the situation with Hamster Kombat will develop further and what measures the State Duma will take, we can only guess. Follow the news to stay up to date with all the events.