Weekly Roundup: GameFi and Tap-to-Earn Key Updates on Telegram
Binance Launches Moonbix Game After Pre-Launch Leak on Telegram
Binance Customer Support account on X revealed Moonbix, a space-themed play-to-earn (P2E) mini-game on Telegram, after it was leaked before the official launch. The game allows players to control spaceships and collect in-game items like yellow stones, with top performers earning cryptocurrency rewards.
Although the leak prompted an apology from Binance, they are still fine-tuning the game for its official release. To participate, users must complete a KYC process and link their Binance accounts. Binance has also cautioned users to avoid impersonation scams and adhere to the official communication channels.
Hamster Kombat Implements Anti-Cheating Plan Ahead of Token Airdrop
Hamster Kombat, a popular Web3 game on Telegram, is implementing a new anti-cheating strategy to maintain fairness and protect its growing player base. The strategy is aimed at curbing exploitative behavior and will issue a "cheating is bad" warning to those engaging in malicious activities.
With Season 1 ending on September 20, the game is preparing for the launch of Season 2 and a token airdrop on September 26. Additionally, the project has allocated 60% of the total token supply to the player community, forming one of the largest airdrops in crypto history. Major crypto exchanges will facilitate the token airdrop and listing, promoting fair play and rewarding honesty among 300 million users.
TON Blockchain Secures $30M to Boost Tap-to-Earn and GameFi
The Open Network (TON Blockchain) secured a $30 million investment from Bitget and Foresight Ventures, focusing on accelerating Tap-to-Earn adoption and GameFi within the TON ecosystem. TON has seen significant growth, with on-chain transactions, TVL, and DEX trading volumes surging. The network boasts over 1,000 dApps with millions of users.
Bitget's investment aligns with TON's expansion, attracting a global user base of 45 million. Recent milestones include surpassing 1 billion total transactions and introducing the W5 smart wallet standard. The collaboration aims to drive innovative solutions and advance mass adoption, building a strong foundation for future projects.
Pluto Studio Faces Backlash Over Catizen Airdrop Changes
Pluto Studio, developer of the Telegram game 'Catizen', faced backlash after changing the airdrop criteria, without prior disclosure. The player community expressed disappointment as the token allocation was revealed, with some receiving fewer tokens than expected. Pluto Studio had initially announced a 43% token supply to be given to the community, but later only about 30% would be circulating at launch.
Additionally, due to accounts using scripts to artificially boost vKitty profit speed, the airdrop criteria shifted to focus on factors reflecting genuine player activities, leading to criticism. Besides, some players who invested time instead of money felt baited after Pluto boasted of earning $27 million from paying players. This led to some players using the hashtag #catizenscam on Twitter, highlighting dissatisfaction and outrage.
Flappy Bird Creator Denies Involvement in Crypto Game on TON
A crypto reboot of Flappy Bird launched on Telegram through the TON blockchain, supported by Notcoin. The game's original creator, Dong Nguyen, disavowed any involvement, stating on X that he had not sold his rights and does not support crypto.
Nguyen pulled the original Flappy Bird from app stores in 2014, citing its addictive nature. The Flappy Bird Foundation Group hinted at incorporating a play-to-earn model and Web3 elements. Many fans and cybersecurity experts suspect the reboot may be a scam, with deleted web pages suggesting token integration.
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