Hamster Kombat Bans 2.3 Million Cheating Users Ahead of Token Airdrop
As Hamster Kombat prepares for its upcoming HMSTR token airdrop, the company has taken a strong stance against cheating, resulting in the ban of 2.3 million users. This action underscores the significant impact of cheating within the game.
Heavy Criticism Faces Hamster Kombat Before Airdrop
Hamster Kombat identified various cheating tactics, including linking multiple accounts to a single Binance wallet and generating fake referrals. The company’s anti-cheat system detected these violations by monitoring player behaviors such as simultaneous logins and repetitive actions at specific screen locations.
Following the crackdown, 6.8 billion HMSTR tokens were confiscated from cheaters, with half of them slated for burning. The remaining tokens will be distributed among players who have adhered to the game’s rules.
Only 131 million out of the 300 million players who joined Hamster Kombat since its launch are eligible for the upcoming airdrop, representing 43% of the total player base. The company plans to distribute 60 billion tokens after the first season ends, with the remaining tokens scheduled for release in the second season.
Eligible players can access 88.75% of their tokens immediately, while the rest will vest and become available 10 months post-listing.
Controversy Surrounding Airdrop Eligibility
The recent airdrop eligibility determination has sparked controversy, with a last-minute anti-cheat rule leading to disqualification of players who believed they met all requirements. This has caused frustration among community members and garnered criticism from influential figures in the crypto space.
Prominent crypto influencer Crypto with Khan expressed disappointment in Hamster Kombat’s handling of the airdrop, citing issues with allocation, vesting, and community communication.
Previous controversies surrounding the HMSTR airdrop include a delayed airdrop date and mixed reactions to the project’s listing on Binance’s Launchpool platform.