Hamster Kombat, a popular cryptocurrency game, has embarked on listing its tokens on major markets including OKX and ByBit. However, the excitement surrounding this release has been dampened by ongoing community unrest over the recent HMSTR token airdrop.
Hamster Kombat: ‘Unfair’ Token Distribution
The Hamster Kombat team has faced allegations of unfair token distribution during the airdrop. Many dedicated players who had invested considerable time and money into the game received only a small fraction of the anticipated tokens, with some receiving tokens worth barely $50.
The community is particularly disgruntled about the role of referrals in determining token allocations. Players with a higher number of referrals received significantly more tokens compared to regular players. Additionally, over 2 million users were excluded from the airdrop, labeled as “cheaters” by the team.
Hamster Math
The results from Season 1 have been finalized, revealing the following statistics:
- Over 300 million people have joined Hamster Kombat since March 26, 2024.
- 131 million players qualified for the airdrop on September 26th.
- Around 2.3 million players were banned as cheaters.
Lack Of Transparency And Broken Promises
Another major criticism leveled at Hamster Kombat is the perceived lack of transparency and the failure to fulfill promises made to the community. The team had promised several significant incentives to players, including an “equally important” reward system, which was never implemented as expected.
The introduction of “keys” during the final weeks of Season 1 further added to the confusion. No clear information was provided regarding their importance, leading some players to focus solely on collecting keys, only to find themselves banned for attempting to manipulate the system.
Boycott Threats and Community Backlash
The discontent over the token distribution has led to significant backlash within the community. Many players have taken to social media to label the airdrop a “scam” and express their frustration. Some have even vowed to sell their tokens immediately upon listing and to boycott the game.
The Hamster Kombat team has yet to offer a clear explanation or resolution to address the community’s concerns. With millions of players potentially selling their tokens, the listing could experience considerable volatility and downward pressure on the HMSTR token price.
Market Volatility and Investor Caution
Investors and players who actively follow the project and participate in the premarket should be aware of the potential for significant price fluctuations. While there is hope that the token’s value may eventually stabilize and reflect its true worth, the recent controversies necessitate cautious steps.
In the meantime, Hamster Kombat will need to address the community’s complaints and restore confidence if it hopes to maintain its success and appeal in the long term.
