Hamster Kombat (HMSTR)
Hamster Kombat is an engaging tap-to-earn crypto game hosted on Telegram, where players assume the role of a CEO managing a virtual cryptocurrency exchange. The developers highlight that it is a "crypto exchange CEO simulator" rather than a typical "clicker" or "tapper" game.
Overview
In May 2024, Hamster Kombat announced plans to launch a token on The Open Network (TON), a blockchain initially developed by Telegram and later continued by the community. Players start the game as a bald hamster who becomes the CEO of a cryptocurrency exchange. By tapping their hamster avatar, players generate in-game coins. The core gameplay involves purchasing exchange upgrades to boost hourly profits. Additional coins can be earned by referring friends or completing complex in-game tasks, such as solving morse-code ciphers linked to daily YouTube videos or purchasing specific daily upgrades.
| Ticker | HMSTR |
| Category | Gaming (GameFi) |
| Website | https://hamsterkombat.io/ |
| @hamster_kombat | |
| Telegram | hamster_kombat |
| Contract Addresses | |
|---|---|
| the-open-network | EQ...Uo Copied! |
Gameplay and narrative
Hamster Kombat is a CEO simulator that encourages community growth and collaboration. Players enhance their profiles through various activities, aiming to maximize passive income by increasing their coin balance and completing tasks. The game features a referral system, allowing users to invite friends to boost revenue and manage their exchanges effectively. Players focus on strategic decision-making to optimize their exchange's performance.
Hamster Kombat's growth
Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov highlighted Hamster Kombat's remarkable growth. Since its March 2024 launch, it has attracted over 200 million players, becoming a widely discussed internet phenomenon. Within 73 days, it reached 100 million monthly users, with 4-5 million new users joining daily. Hamster Kombat's online presence has also expanded significantly, with millions of followers on various platforms.
$HMSTR Token and foundation
The Hamster Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting initiatives to onboard more people to Web3 and develop the $HMSTR token ecosystem. The token has a fixed supply of 100 billion, with 60% dedicated to players. The remainder supports market liquidity, partnerships, grants, and rewards.
HMSTR Airdrop
Hamster Kombat planned a token generation event (TGE) for July 2024, aiming to distribute tokens through an airdrop. The airdrop's eligibility criteria focus on profit per hour and other activity parameters. Bybit exchange began pre-market trading for HMSTR tokens on July 8, 2024. The airdrop, originally set for July, was announced to occur on September 26, 2024, following additional planning.
Ahead of the airdrop, a reward cutoff date was set for September 20, 2024, marking the end of Season 1. On September 24, 2024, Hamster Kombat banned cheaters and redistributed their earnings to honest players. On September 26, 2024, the airdrop was conducted, and the team announced plans for the second season of the game, including expanding the game library and integrating external payment systems. The developers aim to reach a broader audience beyond Telegram.