So, have you heard about this whole "Hamster Kombat" situation? Yeah, it’s been quite the topic of conversation lately—and not in the best way. The game has come under serious fire after an airdrop that seemed to rub folks the wrong way. The backlash has been intense, with many people questioning the motives behind the whole stunt.
But, is it really as bad as it seems, or is everyone just jumping to conclusions? 🧐
A lot of people are mad because they think the airdrop wasn’t what they expected. It’s almost like the creators hyped it up too much, and when things didn’t deliver the way fans wanted, all the trust started crumbling.
Hamster Kombat has cheated the community 📌 It's time to give them back.
— Crypto with Khan ( SFZ ) (@Cryptowithkhan) September 22, 2024
They have allocated a large portion of airdrops to bootlicking YouTubers and influencers for referrals.
They’ve implemented vesting without informing the community.
They’ve made people work like labour,… pic.twitter.com/Mw3UrDdHxl
Open Letter ✉️ to @hamster_kombat
— Crypto with Khan ( SFZ ) (@Cryptowithkhan) September 21, 2024
Cheating is indeed a bad thing and cheaters should be punished. But, your system has failed to accurately identify real cheaters.
Many individuals are exploiting thousands of accounts and using generators/terminals to generate keys, yet they…
At the end of the day, it’s important to look at both sides. Yeah, people are upset and rightfully so if they feel misled but maybe there’s more to the story that we haven’t considered. Instead of adding fuel to the flames, let’s get the facts straight.
What do you think? Is this a case of overhype gone wrong, or do you think there's more behind the backlash? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
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