Hamster Kombat and Catizen, are shaking things up. And while they’re bringing in millions of new players, they’re also causing some serious concern for developers over at TON.
Telegram’s tap-to-earn games, Hamster Kombat and Catizen, have attracted hundreds of millions of players in just a few months. Yep, you heard that right—Hamster Kombat alone has over 300 million players, while Catizen has racked up around 35 million users! It’s a huge win for Web3 gaming and a big moment for Telegram’s network, The Open Network, also known as TON.
TON developers are raising alarms, warning that the upcoming token airdrops for these games could push the network to its limits—again.
TON has already experienced some serious technical difficulties in the past month, with block processing halting twice in one week! And guess what? It was all triggered by a sudden explosion in user activity—fueled by the distribution of DOGS, a meme token based on Telegram’s beloved dog drawing by founder Pavel Durov.
Now, with millions of users eagerly waiting to claim their Hamster Kombat HMSTR tokens on September 26 and Catizen CATI tokens on September 20, the developers are worried that the TON network could be heading for another storm.
To give you an idea of just how big this could get, Catizen is expected to distribute tokens to at least 15 million players, while Hamster Kombat will reward all 300 million players! That’s a lot of transactions on TON in a very short time, and it’s no surprise the developers are prepping for what could be their biggest challenge yet.
These tap-to-earn games are revolutionizing Web3 engagement, with developers calling this level of user activity ‘unimaginable’ before now. But all that excitement could come with a price if the network buckles under the pressure.
So, what are the developers doing about it? They’ve promised to stay vigilant and address any issues that arise as they prepare for mass adoption. TON Core developers have reassured users that they’re fully committed to overcoming these challenges.
They know how important it is to keep the network stable as they ride this wave of incredible growth.
It’s clear that the world of Web3 gaming is evolving rapidly, and TON is right at the center of it. Whether you’re a Hamster Kombat player or you’re eagerly awaiting your Catizen airdrop, make sure to stay informed on how this could affect TON’s network performance. It’s an exciting time for crypto, but we’ll have to see if TON can handle the demand.
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