Tensions Arise as Players Express Disappointment with Hamster Kombat's Airdrop

On 26 September, the much-anticipated Hamster Kombat airdrop was finally conducted, distributing HMSTR tokens to its users.

However, the event has left many questioning the future of the tap-to-earn game, as numerous players voiced their disappointment over the rewards.

Several users, particularly on X (formerly known as Twitter) described their token payouts as "dust" — a term commonly used in crypto to describe insignificant amounts.

Many frustrated players revealed that their HMSTR rewards were valued at less than $10, with some earning as little as $5 or less.

On-chain activity also reflected this dissatisfaction, with messages on platforms like Tonviewer expressing frustration over the airdrop.

One user posted a sharp rebuke, saying, "Assholes, be cursed with your airdrop!" alongside a Russian translation.

For players who spent months building their virtual CEO roles within the game, the small payouts felt like an insult.

Some even tendered their "resignation" as CEOs.

One user reported receiving 331.18 HMSTR tokens, worth just $3.45, leaving them unable to trade the amount on exchanges due to minimum thresholds.

The sentiment is shared by others who feel that their efforts, spanning several months, were underappreciated.

One player noted they had earned just $8 after four months of gameplay, reinforcing the idea that the airdrop amounted to little more than "dust."

As discontent grows, Hamster Kombat may face challenges in retaining its player base, who expected more substantial rewards for their engagement.

HMSTR Price Tanks Up to 45% Post Airdrop

The dissatisfaction surrounding Hamster Kombat's airdrop quickly reverberated through the market, causing a sharp decline in HMSTR's value.

The token's price plummeted to approximately $0.007, with CoinGecko reporting a 45% drop from an initial price of $0.012.

Meanwhile, CoinMarketCap recorded a nearly 29% fall from $0.009, highlighting how early volatility can lead to varying prices between platforms.

As of this writing, over 108,000 wallets hold HMSTR, according to Tonviewer.

Notably, a Binance hot wallet holds nearly 18% of HMSTR's circulating supply, indicating that a significant number of Hamster Kombat players transferred their rewards to the exchange.

Hamster Kombat also stated on X that 30 million users had already started trading HMSTR, but cautioned that overwhelming demand could hinder some users' ability to trade the token effectively.

This rapid sell-off underscores the growing dissatisfaction among the game's user base.

United States Has Least Amount of Hamster Kombat Players

Although Hamster Kombat has garnered a global audience, recent Google search data reveals its popularity is concentrated primarily in African countries like Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Somalia.

Out of 51 regions tracked by Google Trends, the United States ranked last in search volume.

Binance's conversion service allows users to exchange as little as 1.2 HMSTR for a penny's worth of Tether, a popular stablecoin.

However, some users have pointed out that Binance's spot trading requires a minimum order size of $5 to trade HMSTR for Tether, potentially limiting the ability of smaller holders to liquidate their tokens.