Hamster Kombat Token Launch Twist

Hamster Kombat, the leading Telegram crypto game, is gearing up for its HMSTR token launch this Thursday. Over the weekend, the developers finally told players how many tokens they can claim. But there’s a twist that has the community buzzing.

Unexpected Vesting Schedule

According to a tweet from the Hamster Kombat team, players won’t be able to claim their entire HMSTR token allocation on day one. Instead, they can claim 88.75% of their allotment immediately. The remaining 11.25% of tokens will vest over 10 months and won’t be available until July 2025.

Player Reactions

This vesting detail was not previously communicated to players. Naturally, many are unhappy with their airdrop allocations. The lack of transparency has led to grumbling across social media. While we won’t know the value of the HMSTR token—which will be minted on The Open Network (TON)—until it starts trading on September 26, the surprise has left some players feeling shortchanged.

Comparisons to Catizen’s Airdrop

This situation is reminiscent of what happened with Catizen’s airdrop last week. In Hamster Kombat’s case, players are also complaining about how the airdrop allocations were determined. There’s apparent substantial emphasis given to friend referrals and earning keys—a feature that was a relatively late addition to the game.

Eligibility and Cheaters

Interestingly, the Hamster Kombat team revealed that out of the 300 million players who have played the game to date, only about 129 million are eligible for the airdrop. Initially, 131 million players made the cut, but approximately 2.3 million users were then banned as cheaters. This has raised questions about fairness and the effectiveness of the game’s anti-cheating measures.

Looking Ahead to Season 2

Out of the 100 billion total HMSTR tokens, 60 billion will be distributed in this airdrop. Another 15 billion tokens are reserved for the upcoming Season 2 of the game. Until the next full season launches, Hamster Kombat has rolled out a simplified “interlude season” to keep players engaged.

What This Means for Players

The unexpected vesting schedule and allocation criteria have left many players feeling frustrated. However, the game’s continued development and the promise of future seasons may help to alleviate some concerns. Only time will tell how the HMSTR token’s value will evolve and whether the community’s trust can be restored.

Hamster Kombat’s token launch twist has certainly stirred the pot within its player community. The unexpected vesting schedule and allocation methods have raised eyebrows. As the HMSTR token begins trading and the game progresses into new seasons, players will be watching closely to see how these developments unfold.