TON Blockchain Prepares for Massive Surge in Activity

26. Sep 2024 Posted by Bakshi A. on News

The TON (The Open Network) blockchain is gearing up for a significant increase in demand as the popular Web3 game Hamster Kombat is poised to bring millions of new users onto the platform. With the introduction of HMSTR coin minting, TON validators have been urged to prepare for this surge in activity.

On September 25, the TON community received an important update via a dedicated Telegram channel for validators, developers, and integrators, warning them about the imminent rise in bandwidth demand expected from the Hamster Kombat game.

Preparing Validators for the Influx

The message emphasized the importance of ensuring high availability, as Hamster Kombat's growing user base begins minting the game's proprietary Hamster Kombat coin (HMSTR) on the TON blockchain. As the announcement stated:

"The quality of validators directly affects the quality of the blockchain. We appreciate your participation in The Open Network."

Real-Time Support and Collaboration

To manage this influx effectively, all TON validators have been directed to join the ‘TON Status’ Telegram channel, ensuring they can provide real-time support and respond to any urgent fixes or adjustments within an hour when instructed. Between September 26 and 29, validators are expected to actively monitor their hardware and validator status to maintain the blockchain's performance.

Hamster Kombat's Rapid Growth

Hamster Kombat, a Telegram-based game, currently boasts a staggering 100 million monthly active users. It has rapidly become a major player in the Web3 gaming world, with projections showing it could soon be among the fastest apps in history to surpass the 150 million user mark—outpacing even popular apps like Pokémon GO and Meta’s Threads.

The TON blockchain's proactive approach in preparing for this surge is a testament to its commitment to providing a seamless experience for its expanding user base, and the validators play a crucial role in maintaining the network's stability as this ambitious expansion unfolds.