Hamster Kombat: The Third-Fastest App to Reach 150 Million Users
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Hamster Kombat, a Telegram-based game, has rapidly grown to become the third-fastest app to surpass 150 million users. Noted for redefining the approach to play-to-earn games, the aim is to collect virtual coins or points, with the hope of future token airdrops. The game has seen exceptional growth on social media platforms like Youtube, even attempting to set a Guinness World Record for subscriber count. The pending token airdrop, to be launched on the TON blockchain, has led to a surge in player engagement. Despite potential manipulation through bots and duplicate accounts, Hamster Kombat boasts about 185 million daily users.
Gaining 150 million users is a celebrated achievement in the tech industry, a milestone only the most successful platforms reach. Hamster Kombat, a Telegram-based game, has earned its place as the third fastest app to exceed this user count, making it a curiosity in 2024. Pokémon GO, a 2016 augmented reality game, held the record for 33 days before Threads, Instagram's competitor to X, surpassed it in just six days in the summer of 2023. This new game claims it has amassed 200 million users in a mere three months.
Sébastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox metaverse, praises the rapid growth of Telegram-based games like Hamster Kombat , stating that these games are re-imagining how play-to-earn games work.
Despite its humorous name, the makers of the game define it as a “crypto exchange CEO simulator”. Within three months, the game has seen a significant increase in its player base, thanks to its unique gaming and social aspects. The aim of the game is to collect as many virtual coins or points as possible. Players are encouraged to keep playing with the hope of future airdrops, a reward system introduced by Notcoin, Hamster Kombat’s predecessor.
The game's popularity on Telegram is due to its quick onboarding process for millions of users. The game mechanics are directly connected to its content on Youtube and other social media platforms. Its Youtube page has even surpassed the subscription numbers of Mr Beast, the most subscribed channel on Youtube globally. The team is aiming for a Guinness World Record for gaining over 10 million subscribers in a week.
A Youtube expert informed Cointelegraph that Hamster Kombat earns approximately $11 for every 1,000 views on its channel. This has allowed the channel to earn an estimated $5.2 million since its creation.
In the game, players start as hairless hamsters who take the role of CEOs of a cryptocurrency exchange. They earn coins by clicking on their hamster avatar. This simple concept has become popular again, following the footsteps of viral Telegram games like Notcoin, which was played by over 35 million players.
However, Hamster Kombat does not rely solely on the clicking mechanism. Players also use their earned coins to buy upgrade cards for their exchange. This makes the game more engaging than simply continuous tapping, according to Romani Aliev, strategy director at BDC Consulting and a Hamster Kombat player. The game also works passively, allowing players to earn points even when they're not playing.
The pending token airdrop by Hamster Kombat has created a situation where players are eager to accumulate coins quickly. This anticipation is further fueled by the game's mechanism of rewarding bonus points for completed missions. The tasks are simple, like following Hamster Kombat's X account, joining Telegram groups and watching videos on their official Youtube channel. These activities not only benefit the players by providing bonus points but also boost the game's engagement on social media platforms.
A unique feature within the game is the daily combo cards and cipher, two features that enable users to gain more in-game points. Users can earn in-game coins by watching specific videos on Hamster Kombat’s Youtube channel, which focus on educating newcomers about Web3, cryptocurrency trading, and blockchain technology. Other features that encourage users to earn more points have fostered co-creation of content within the community.
For its token airdrop, Hamster Kombat has announced that it will be launched on the TON blockchain, although the date is yet to be determined. Players now connect to Telegram's integrated TON wallet in anticipation of the airdrop. This has resulted in widespread play ranging from casual to extreme, as demonstrated by the viral videos of diverse players trying to level up their Hamster CEO characters.
Despite rampant usage of auto-clicking bots and potential duplicate accounts, Hamster Kombat reportedly has about 185 million daily users. Even with this manipulation, the game remains popular, with numerous tutorials and resources available to enhance gameplay.
After the success of Notcoin, TON’s active daily user count jumped from 16,000 to over 600,000. The recent boom of Hamster Kombat could draw millions more to the TON blockchain, making it an attractive network for games and gaining new global users for TON's native projects.
Published At
6/28/2024 9:10:00 PM
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