Blockchain games can be exciting, but $X Empire, a mini-game on The Open Network (TON) app, turned out to be a scam that deceived millions of users. Here's what happened:
đź The big promise: paying for airdrops
$X Empire promised players TON token airdrops.
To qualify, users were told to pay a fee of 0.5 TON.
With so many players joining, the game developers made millions from these fees.
đš Sudden change: the fee was not necessary
After collecting the fees, X Empire suddenly announced that the fee was not required to claim the airdrops.
No refunds were offered, leaving many users angry and frustrated.
đ Final blow: Airdrops only for the best players
Instead of rewarding all paying users, the game only gave airdrops to those with the highest achievements in the game.
Millions of users who paid the 0.5 TON fee got nothing.
đ„ Community outrage
Social media was flooded with complaints, but the X Empire team remained silent.
The event highlights the risks of falling for flashy promises in blockchain gaming.
đ Conclusion: Stay safe in blockchain games
$X Empire is a reminder to always be wary of projects that require upfront payments. Transparency and research are key to avoiding scams.
