Pavel Durov Hails Hamster Kombat as Blockchain’s Breakout Star

Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, has recently endorsed Hamster Kombat, declaring it “the fastest-growing digital service in the world.” On Thursday, through his Telegram channel, Durov portrayed Hamster Kombat as the frontrunner in a “new wave” of mini apps, signaling a transformative era that could mainstream blockchain technology.

Durov’s remarks come as Hamster Kombat continues to captivate users on Telegram, which boasts over 900 million active accounts. Unlike traditional apps, these mini apps operate within Telegram itself, allowing users seamless interaction without exiting the platform. Hamster Kombat, alongside its precursor Notcoin, taps into The Open Network—Telegram’s preferred blockchain—to attract players with the allure of crypto rewards and token airdrops.

Hamster Kombat’s success is not merely anecdotal; Durov confirmed a monumental milestone of 239 million signups in just three months. The app’s daily growth averages four to five million new players, making it, according to Durov, the most rapidly expanding digital service globally.

However, the game’s surging popularity isn’t without controversy. Iranian officials have criticized Hamster Kombat, interpreting its success as a Western strategy to influence societal norms under the guise of gaming, particularly with presidential elections looming. They argue that it promotes unrealistic expectations of quick wealth, characterizing it as a component of a broader “soft war.”

Despite these criticisms, the excitement around Hamster Kombat continues to build, particularly with an eagerly awaited airdrop expected later this month. The game leads a burgeoning group of Telegram-based crypto games, which includes notable titles like Yescoin, TapSwap, Catizen, PixelTap, and W-Coin.

As Hamster Kombat rides the wave of its unprecedented growth, it not only reshapes gaming within messaging platforms but also stands at the forefront of integrating blockchain technology into everyday digital interactions, promising a new era of tech-driven entertainment and investment.