Learn Live ICYMI: Hamster Kombat Breakthrough
In the past few months, Hamster Kombat has taken the web3 world by storm. This renowned Telegram game uses a tap-to-earn mechanism that lets users collect crypto tokens.
In the thirteenth episode of our Learn 101 livestream, we uncover what Hamster Kombat is up to and learn about its plans for the future.
Our new series, Learn Live ICYMI, provides a recap of our Learn 101 livestreams, offering you comprehensive expertise and insights from leading figures in the crypto industry in case you missed the livestream.
Joining the livestream on Oct 8, 2024 were four distinguished guests:
Geezee, Catizen Advisor and Head of Gaming at Mantle Network
Idriss Zitane, Degen Trader
Michele Lotta, Bybit Business Developer
Grant Sukhanov, Official Hamster Kombat Advisor from Gotbit
Under the moderation of Sabrina Chua, Crypto Evangelist and SEO Editor at Bybit, this episode explores the success behind Hamster Kombat and how it affects the next wave of crypto games.
Key Takeaways:
Analysts believe the main reason Hamster Kombat has succeeded is due to its accessibility, approachability and entertaining design.
Hamster Kombat's next goal is to provide more in-depth mechanics for long-term players so the game’s team can maintain user engagement.
Telegram games like Hamster Kombat provide an exciting new way of getting casual internet users interested in crypto products.
Unlocking Hamster Kombat: A New Paradigm in Gaming
The livestream panel started off by exploring just what makes Hamster Kombat so special. As Geezee pointed out, Hamster Kombat's design fulfills a unique niche in the crypto space. It's entertaining yet easy to participate in, so everyone from casual gamers to serious investors can enjoy it. Grant also mentioned that much of Hamster Kombat's success is due to its partnerships. In addition to being able to use the helpful infrastructure of Telegram, the Hamster Kombat team also puts a lot of effort into working with viral content creators and increasing the game’s name recognition on social media.
Michele and Idriss also chimed in to provide some perspective from the user and developer side of things. Idriss explained that there’s growing demand for earning passive income in the web3 space, which Hamster Kombat is able to provide. Michele highlighted that Hamster Kombat’s ease of use allows it to onboard new gamers in a way that many other projects have failed to do. The panel agreed that Hamster Kombat has helped launch a new sector of gaming that focuses on casual, mobile phone gamers.
The livestream guests also discussed the importance of partnering with investors and major exchanges such as Bybit, explaining that these partnerships are essential because they build audience trust and provide consumers with stability. Grant added that he believes that a business needs to seek out investors at an early stage because it’s one of the best ways to grow and expand its audience.
What’s Next for Hamster Kombat?
After exploring the mechanics and design of Hamster Kombat, the panel moved on to taking a more in-depth look at the project's future. Sabrina encouraged the guest speakers to consider how Hamster Kombat can capitalize on its momentum, and the panel discussed which new trends might be incorporated into the game.
Idriss raised the concept that NFT integration and competitive gameplay would be particularly useful for building the Hamster Kombat community. Michele also mentioned some relevant points regarding Hamster Kombat's ability to function as a media company, explaining that, due to its impressive position within the industry, Hamster Kombat can take on a major role in developing future crypto games.
Geezee cited WeChat gaming trends to support his theory that constant innovation and more in-depth mechanics will help Hamster Kombat maintain its user base's interest. This position was also supported by Grant, who added that Hamster Kombat is looking to roll out some new mechanics within the next three to six months. Its team’s aim is to find more fun ways for users to play games within the Hamster Kombat ecosystem without eliminating the simple, instantly understandable storytelling that has attracted so many users in the first place.
The Next Wave of Crypto Games
Exploring Hamster Kombat's future also inspired the livestream panel to look at broader industry applications. As Sabrina pointed out, the popularity and accessibility of such games makes it easy to involve more people in the crypto community.
Grant stated that he believes Hamster Kombat and other similar games could also interest more people in the Telegram app’s features. Furthermore, Grant and Idriss agreed that projects like Hamster Kombat can even serve as educational tools to explain crypto’s inner workings.
Geezee highlighted the importance of fun in gaming. He believes that the main message of Hamster Kombat's success is that an audience wants entertaining games, not just games in which they can earn crypto and invest in assets.
Michele's main interest is in the development potential for the entire web3 space. Much as social media has gotten a lot of people invested in the Web 2.0 internet, Michele believes that games like Hamster Kombat could open the door to other web3 services and tools.
Ultimately, even if each member of the livestream panel focuses on a different area, they all agree that Hamster Kombat has helped to launch a whole new type of innovation. Eventually, the trends that Hamster Kombat has promoted could lead to an explosion of new technology for both crypto projects and mobile gaming software.
Closing Thoughts
This session of the Learn 101 livestream provided valuable insights into web3 trends, with the ensuing discussion showcasing the importance of fun, convenient gaming — and offering some tips on what makes a project succeed.
As part of the livestream, Bybit is holding an exclusive event that offers you a chance to participate in our pop quiz and win a share of the 35,000 HMSTR prize pool. The event period is through Oct 15, 2024, 8AM UTC.
Stay tuned for more discussions on the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies!
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