Hamster Kombat, the popular tap-to-earn game hosted on Telegram, has announced its decision to deploy a Layer 2 network on The Open Network (TON). This move comes after the game’s DAO community voted to create a dedicated blockchain to improve the utility of its native token HMSTR. The upcoming blockchain, expected to be called Hamster Network, will serve as the cornerstone of a broader ecosystem called the Hamsterverse.
The development team has revealed that work on this network is already underway. They plan to present the DAO with a detailed roadmap and strategic plan in the coming weeks outlining how this initiative will strengthen Hamster Kombat’s presence in the decentralized gaming landscape.
Community support for expansion
The decision to introduce the new blockchain highlights the community’s strong support for the growth of Hamster Kombat. Previous initiatives, such as events with an incredible $1 billion prize pool for token holders, have shown the enthusiasm of the user base. These efforts reflect the platform’s broader ambitions to consolidate its position in blockchain-based gaming.
Still, the tap-to-earn gaming sector has seen a significant decline in interest in recent months. Engagement reportedly declined by 80% between June and December 2024, a trend evident in TON’s on-chain activity. The number of monthly active wallets on the network has halved since October, highlighting a greater challenge for games based on this model.
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