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Hamster Kombat announces a massive token airdrop for its first season, but only 43% of players are eligible.
88.75% of the 60 billion tokens will be airdropped immediately to eligible users.
Hamster Kombat remains a popular Web3 game with millions of players, and its potential to attract new cryptocurrency users is significant.
Hamster Kombat, one of the fastest-growing games in the Web3 space, has announced a significant token airdrop for its inaugural season. However, only 43% of the game’s players are eligible, leaving many users surprised by the results. Out of 300 million registered users of the popular Telegram-based clicker game, just 131 million will receive a share of the 60 billion tokens being distributed.
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✍️ HAMSTER MATH ✍️
The results of Season 1 have been finalized:
Over 300 million people have joined Hamster Kombat since March 26, 2024, 131 million qualified for the airdrop on September 26th and around 2.3 million were banned as cheaters.
30.6 million of qualified…
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— Hamster Kombat (@hamster_kombat)
September 22, 2024
Eligibility Limited?!
Given such a large player base, expectations were high for broader participation in the airdrop. Yet, developers revealed that strict requirements led to only 43% of users qualifying. From the total of 60 billion Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) tokens, a staggering 88.75% will be airdropped immediately to eligible players, while the remaining 11.25% will be vested and accessible 10 months after the token is listed on exchanges.
This translates to approximately 53.25 billion tokens being distributed right away, with 6.75 billion tokens set aside for future release.
♀️ Cheater, Cheater, HK Score Beater ♀️
Dear CEOs,
We have introduced the Hamster Kombat anti-cheating strategy, and some of you might get a ‘cheating is bad’ achievement today…
This is your reminder about the importance of doing everything right. We want to protect the…
— Hamster Kombat (@hamster_kombat)
September 17, 2024
Adding to the drama, 2.3 million users were blacklisted for cheating, further reducing the pool of eligible players. Reports indicate that developers acted swiftly to preserve the integrity of the game and ensure a fair token distribution, allowing only legitimate players to benefit.
A Web3 Powerhouse Amid Controversy
Despite the airdrop controversy, Hamster Kombat continues to thrive as a Web3 gaming phenomenon, boasting millions of players. The Telegram-based clicker game has gained an astonishing 239 million users in just 81 days, solidifying its status as one of the fastest-growing crypto games.
Telegram founder
Pavel Durov
praised the game’s potential to attract millions of new cryptocurrency users, suggesting that titles like Hamster Kombat could play a crucial role in driving Web3 adoption by introducing digital assets to a broader audience.
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What’s Next for Hamster Kombat?
With the airdrop scheduled for September 26, all eyes are on how the token launch will affect the game’s ecosystem. As players eagerly prepare for the airdrop, excitement continues to build. However, the fact that less than half of the player base qualified adds an unexpected twist to the unfolding narrative.
While many players await their tokens, one question looms: Will Hamster Kombat’s next season bring even more growth and excitement to the Web3 world?
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