OKX to List Smash-Hit App Hamster Kombat $HMSTR Token

YEREVAN (CoinChapter.com) — Crypto exchange OKX announced it will list the Hamster Kombat ($HMSTR) token, associated with Telegram’s Hamster Kombat game, on September 26, 2024. This listing coincides with the game’s planned airdrop event. OKX offers early access to $HMSTR token through USDT-margined Pre-Market Futures contracts. These contracts allow users to trade with up to 2x leverage before the token’s official launch.

Hamster Kombat, a Telegram mini-app, has gained over 300 million players since its launch in March 2024. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov highlighted the game’s massive growth. Specifically, the game has 12.6 million followers on X and 35.4 million YouTube subscribers. The much-anticipated $HMSTR token will be introduced on The Open Network (TON) on September 26, alongside an airdrop event for players.

Iranian Concerns Over $HMSTR Token

Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) coin has attracted attention from various sectors, including the Iranian government.

Notably, the Iranian government has expressed concerns about the rising popularity of the “Hamster Kombat” app, viewing it as part of a Western “soft war” aimed at distracting citizens from the upcoming presidential election. Moreover, officials including Rear Adm. Habibollah Sayyari, argue that the app is being used to divert attention from political issues and influence voter behavior. Additionally, religious authorities, like Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi, have criticized the app and similar cryptocurrencies, warning that they are haram and a source of potential abuses.

Concerns Grow as Massive Airdrop Approaches

The “Hamster Kombat” coin project has allocated 60% of its total token supply to users, raising concerns that the token’s price could face significant selling pressure upon listing. This would be similar to what happened with Notcoin, whose value plummeted after spot trading began.

Moreover, despite boasting over 50 million users and promoting its upcoming airdrop as the “largest airdrop in crypto history,” there is growing concern within the crypto community about how the game plans to sustain user engagement following the airdrop event.