Telegram-based tap-to-earn game Hamster Kombat has launched its Hamster Network on February 25. The blockchain is built on The Open Network (TON).
The development represents a significant milestone in blockchain gaming. Hamster Network emerges as the first Layer-2 solution specifically tailored for gaming within the TON ecosystem. It aims to provide highly scalable and low-cost infrastructure for decentralized gaming applications.
"We are excited to report on the launch of Hamster Network – the first-ever gaming-focused Layer-2 blockchain built on TON! Hamster Network will provide blazing-fast and scalable infrastructure for demanding decentralized apps and games. Crucially, it will enable this at negligible cost per transaction, allowing developers to provide a fully Web3-enabled experience through Layer2 built on TON," the company announced on X.
The infrastructure is powered by TON Virtual Machine. This ensures compatibility with The Open Network's existing smart contracts. Developers can port their decentralized applications onto the Hamster Network without significant modifications.
All proof records generated by Hamster Network are posted to TON's Layer-1 blockchain. This guarantees security and decentralization. The infrastructure is reportedly operational, featuring an integrated wallet, a canonical bridge, and a dedicated decentralized exchange. Several developers are already building new gaming experiences on the platform.
The launch follows earlier reports hinting at plans to introduce an exclusive L2 blockchain on TON. The crypto and gaming communities have responded positively.
"Finally, a blockchain that's ready to take a run on the gaming track—let's just hope the hamsters don't get distracted by shiny objects. With all that scalability and low fees, this might just be the turbo boost developers have been craving," commented X user Crynet.
Hamster Kombat is encouraging community participation through its initiative called Hamster Boost. Users can engage in blockchain testing quests and earn bounties for their contributions. This approach aims to strengthen the network before broader adoption.
The launch aligns with Telegram's deepening involvement in the TON ecosystem. Telegram recently solidified TON's position as its exclusive crypto infrastructure provider. This further strengthens the network's credibility and adoption potential.
With Telegram's nearly one billion users and seamless Web3 mini-app integrations, TON's ecosystem could become a dominant force in blockchain gaming. The Hamster Network adds high-speed transactions, negligible fees, and extensive compatibility with TON's infrastructure.
Despite this announcement, the Hamster Kombat token showed minimal market impact. HMSTR is trading at $0.001741, up just 2% since Tuesday's trading began.
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