Hamster Kombat, one of the most popular games built on the TON blockchain, has boldly rejected all venture capital (VC) investment proposals. According to the team, it highlights a commitment to prioritizing their players and maintaining control over the project’s future.
The team’s reasoning behind this move is they aim to prevent VCs from utilizing the project to exit their liquidity, potentially at the expense of the user base. By rejecting VC funding, Hamster Kombat also asserts its independence and strengthens its commitment to its core principles of decentralization and community ownership.
Furthermore, while the names of the venture firms that expressed interest in funding Hamster Kombat remain undisclosed, the team’s announcement underscores their determination to avoid any potential conflicts of interest that could compromise their core values.
The game’s rapid growth, achieving 239 million users in its first 81 days and surpassing 300 million players in July, has attracted considerable attention. Telegram founder Pavel Durov has emphasized its potential to introduce blockchain technology to a wider audience.
Hamster Kombat Token (HMSTR) is Trading on Bybit
In anticipation of its official launch, Hamster Kombat’s native token, HMSTR, was listed for premarket trading on Bybit’s over-the-counter (OTC) platform. This listing allows users to acquire the token before it becomes available on traditional exchanges.
While Bybit acknowledges the potential for OTC trading to influence the final listing price, it also emphasizes that other factors will likely shape the spot trading price once HMSTR officially launches.
Further reinforcing this commitment, the team has declared that 60% of the total HMSTR token supply will be reserved for players. This significant allocation demonstrates a genuine dedication to rewarding and empowering the community that drives the game’s success.
This approach represents a significant departure from traditional gaming models, where VC investments often focus on profit maximization at the expense of player experience and long-term sustainability. By choosing to remain independent and prioritize player interests, Hamster Kombat sets a new standard for blockchain gaming.
This bold move has garnered widespread praise from the gaming community. Many view it as a refreshing change that demonstrates a genuine commitment to decentralization and player-driven development.
