TON Validators Gear Up for Major Load from Hamster Kombat

• TON blockchain prepares for a surge in users from Hamster Kombat.
• Validators urged to monitor systems as millions of players mint HMSTR.

The Open Network (TON) blockchain is gearing up for an unprecedented influx of users as the popular Web3 game, Hamster Kombat, prepares to onboard millions of players. On September 25, a Telegram channel for TON validators, developers, and integrators issued a warning about an anticipated spike in bandwidth demand, urging validators to ensure high availability for the influx of Hamster Kombat users minting the game’s new coin, HMSTR.

Starting September 26 at 10:00 UTC, validators are advised to remain vigilant. The Hamster Kombat project boasts over 100 million monthly active users, making this a unique event in the blockchain industry. Moreover, the announcement emphasized the critical role validators play in maintaining blockchain quality, stating, “The quality of validators directly affects the quality of the blockchain. We appreciate your participation in The Open Network.”

To facilitate real-time support from September 26 to 29, validators are encouraged to join the ‘TON Status’ Telegram channel and to implement any urgent fixes or resources within one hour if needed. 

Past Concerns And Future Anticipations

Concerns have arisen from past experiences, with community members drawing parallels to the DOGS memecoin airdrop in August 2024, which caused significant network congestion and outages.

During the DOGS airdrop, the TON blockchain experienced a loss of consensus among validators due to a surge in transactions. It processes over 20 million transactions within three days. The incident highlighted the need for enhanced validator preparedness, especially with the upcoming Hamster Kombat coin launch.

In addition to the increased user engagement, the Hamster Kombat team recently unveiled its roadmap for the remainder of 2024. It includes plans to integrate external payment systems and launch new games. The game has already gained significant traction, claiming to have banned 2.3 million users for cheating. It reflects its commitment to maintaining fair play within its rapidly expanding ecosystem.

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