CoinDesk Report:
Hamster Kombat has attracted 239 million users within 90 days, positioning itself as a leader in the cryptocurrency and Web3 sectors. Concurrently, Notcoin, its contemporary, has experienced an 18.16% decline, yet societal dominance and sentiment remain positive.
A new Telegram-based game, “Hamster Kombat,” has rapidly gained popularity within the cryptocurrency and Web3 communities, leading to viral trends on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Success of Hamster Kombat:
In just three months, the Telegram mini-app of Hamster Kombat has amassed approximately 239 million users. This exponential growth is unprecedented in the tech world, making it one of the most successful platforms of 2024.
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, stated in a recent Telegram post, “A new wave of mini-apps is coming to Telegram, with Hamster Kombat leading the charge.” He further elaborated on the topic, with many attributing the platform’s success to the trend of popular games earning tokens like Notcoin [NOT].
Notably, this rapid success led the team to apply for a Guinness World Record as the first YouTube channel to garner over 10 million subscribers within a week.
Crypto YouTuber Ajay Kashyap echoed similar sentiments, saying, “Hamster Kombat breaks records.”
Considerations of Adverse Factors:
However, not everything has been smooth sailing, as the company’s plans on the Toncoin [TON] blockchain appear to have been delayed. Interestingly, despite disclosing the official launch date of their token, players have been able to link TON wallets in the game since June 2024.
Student advisor @i_jandor reiterated this point, noting, “When will Hamster launch? Delays are becoming increasingly evident.”
Connection with Notcoin:
Similar to Notcoin, Hamster Kombat offers users the opportunity to earn coins using Telegram mini-apps, making gaming as simple as opening a chat.
During a recent live broadcast, the team behind Hamster Kombat acknowledged Notcoin’s impact on their success. They emphasized how leveraging Telegram’s robust social capabilities significantly propelled the game’s rapid popularity.
Despite Hamster Kombat’s success, however, NOT has experienced a decline, dropping by 18.16% in the past 24 hours. Nevertheless, analysis of NOT’s Santiment data by AMBCrypto indicates an increase in social dominance, social volume, and positive sentiment.