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OKX will launch Hamster Kombat’s HMSTR token with USDT‑margined pre‑market futures on Sep 26, the same day as the game’s airdrop; watch liquidity and internal
OKX announced that it will list the HMSTR token from Telegram’s “Hamster Kombat” game on September 26, offering USDT‑margined pre‑market futures with up to 2× leverage before the token’s official spot debut, which will depend on meeting liquidity requirements [1].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Listing date | Sep 26 |
| Pre‑market futures | USDT‑margined, up to 2× leverage |
| Spot launch condition | Liquidity threshold met |
| Game player base | >300 million since Mar 2024 launch [1] |
OKX’s announcement positions the exchange as one of the first platforms to provide trading access to HMSTR. The exchange will open futures contracts that allow traders to gain exposure to the token before its formal launch on The Open Network (TON). Spot trading will commence only after the token satisfies the exchange’s liquidity criteria, a standard safeguard to ensure orderly markets. The same day, Hamster Kombat plans to distribute an airdrop to its players, using the token to reward participants and mirror the model previously employed by Notcoin.
Hamster Kombat is a tap‑to‑earn mini‑app embedded directly within Telegram, eliminating the need for a separate download. Since its March 2024 launch, the game has attracted more than 300 million users, according to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, making it one of the fastest‑growing digital platforms on the messaging service [1]. However, recent reports flag internal conflicts within the project that could delay the airdrop and affect the token’s rollout schedule [1].
The September 26 listing ties the token’s market debut to a massive user base, but the ultimate impact will hinge on whether liquidity materialises on time and whether internal project disputes are resolved before the airdrop.
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The game launched in March 2024, with some sources noting an April release for the viral play‑to‑earn version.
Players tap a hamster to earn coins, can upgrade their in‑game exchange, and solve daily cipher puzzles to receive additional rewards.
The game operates on the TON blockchain and plans to issue HMSTR tokens that will be tradable on cryptocurrency exchanges.
According to the developers, the game has rejected all venture‑capital offers, describing such funding as "exit liquidity".
Yes, researchers have identified fake Telegram channels and malicious Android/Windows software that impersonate Hamster Kombat and can install spyware or info‑stealer malware.