Hamster Kombat Launches Layer-2 Blockchain for Web3 Gaming

Hamster Kombat, the popular Web3 gaming platform, has taken a significant step towards expanding its ecosystem with the launch of Hamster Network, a layer-2 blockchain built on The Open Network (TON). The project announced the launch on February 25, marking a new chapter in its journey to support decentralized applications and Web3 gaming.

The Hamster Kombat team collaborated with TON to create the first gaming-focused layer-2 blockchain within the TON ecosystem. The new network is designed to enable developers to build fully decentralized applications and launch games that operate entirely on-chain, with the entire game logic enshrined in smart contracts. This innovative approach sets Hamster Kombat apart from other gaming platforms that only store specific data or NFTs on the blockchain.

The layer-2 solution allows developers to build on the network using Solidity, a widely-used programming language for blockchain applications. This efficient L2 solution is expected to benefit everyone by enabling the network to scale and enhancing interoperability. The launch of Hamster Network is part of a broader initiative to expand Hamster Kombat beyond gaming, with Season 2 of the game serving as the foundation for an entertainment ecosystem called "Hamster Verse."

The team's decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) proposed the creation of the layer-2 network on TON to support this ecosystem. The network was launched with all the necessary infrastructure, including a crypto wallet, a bridge, and a dedicated decentralized exchange (DEX). Users with a TON wallet can use the same wallet address on the layer-2 network, thanks to the TVM, ensuring compatibility with TON's smart contracts and wallets.

Despite the broader crypto market struggles in February, which led to a 35% drop in the Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) token, the team remains focused on ensuring the token has maximum utility within the Hamster ecosystem. The token serves as a gas for transactions, enables governance participation, validates the network, and rewards active community members and developers. Although the project's user base has fluctuated over time, the team has retained its core users and plans to re-engage them as the platform continues to grow and evolve.