COMMUNITY FURIOUS OVER TOKEN AIRDROP FIASCO
Hamster Kombat has taken the gaming world by storm since its launch in March 2024, amassing over 300 million players and becoming one of the hottest Telegram-based games. But now, it's facing a massive backlash over its upcoming HMSTR token airdrop and anti-cheating measures.
COMMUNITY BACKLASH
To ensure fairness in the HMSTR token distribution, developers implemented an anti-cheating mechanism. Instead of being a hit, it backfired. Thousands of players are raging after their accounts were unfairly flagged as cheaters, making them ineligible for the much-anticipated airdrop scheduled for September 26, 2024. Social media is ablaze, with many players on X (formerly Twitter) claiming Hamster Kombat âblocklisted 60% of users without reason.â
AIRDROP & LISTINGS STILL ON
Despite the uproar, excitement around HMSTR remains sky-high. The token will be listed on top exchanges like Binance, BitGet, Bybit, and OKX. Trading kicks off on Binance on September 26, 2024, with multiple trading pairs. Binance is also spicing things up with a Mega Campaign offering $30,000 in Hamster Kombat voucher rewards and a token farming event.
GAMEPLAY ADJUSTMENTS & INTERLUDE SEASON
Hamster Kombat entered an âinterlude seasonâ on September 20, 2024, halting several features to prep for the airdrop. Players can now earn in-game diamonds through activities like tap-to-earn games, inviting friends, and following social media accounts. But the snapshot of playersâ progress added to the game's complexity, fueling even more discontent.
POPULARITY SOARS DESPITE CONTROVERSY
Despite the turmoil, Hamster Kombat's growth hasnât slowed. With its addictive gameplay and the Toncoin-backed TON blockchain driving adoption, it remains one of the most successful Telegram-based games.
BOTTOM LINE: The Hamster Kombat airdrop scandal has ignited a firestorm, but it hasnât dented the gameâs rapid rise. As it prepares for the big Binance listing, all eyes are on how this drama will play out.đ
