Lately, social media has been buzzing with speculation about September 26.
Across Facebook, Telegram, and other platforms, users are abuzz with wildly different takes on what might happen.
Some claim it's a chance to become instantly rich, while others are joking about buying luxury cars.
The curiosity is palpable, with over 152,000 Google searches in Bengali and 100,000 in English, and more than 50,000 social media posts all revolving around the same question: What’s happening on September 26?
The answer? It all seems to trace back to Hamster Kombat, a viral crypto-based game available on Telegram.
Launched in March, Hamster Kombathas quickly gained millions of users worldwide.
The game, built on the TON (The Open Network) blockchain, allows players to take on the role of a hamster CEO running a virtual cryptocurrency exchange.
Through daily challenges—such as tapping the hamster icon, mining coins, and deciphering Morse code—players can accumulate coins and earn rewards. With more than 200 million users globally, it’s clear this game has caught the attention of many.
But why the specific excitement about September 26? Promotions for Hamster Kombat claim that on this date, in-game tokens, known as HMSTR tokens, can be converted into cryptocurrency. This promise has sparked massive interest, especially among players eager to cash in on their in-game achievements.
HMSTR tokens are the heart of the game, serving as rewards for players who complete various tasks and climb the ranks. The tokens will be the focus of an upcoming airdrop, with players increasing their chances of receiving them by accumulating in-game coins.
One of the most talked-about challenges in the game is the Daily Cipher Code, where players must crack a word using Morse code. If successful within 24 hours, they can earn up to 1 million coins. Other tasks, like the Combo Card, add to the game’s addictive nature, keeping players engaged as they work toward potential financial rewards.
As the countdown to September 26 continues, excitement around Hamster Kombat is spilling over into the broader crypto world, particularly in relation to Toncoin (TON), Telegram’s native cryptocurrency. TON has seen a recent price increase of 3.3%, now trading at $5.55, following a period of volatility after Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest, which caused the coin’s price to dip.
The growing popularity of Hamster Kombat and other Telegram-based games like Catizen has led to fresh capital flowing back into the TON market. Even with some delays in airdrop distributions due to overwhelming demand, anticipation around Hamster Kombat’s September 26 event could drive even more interest in TON.
As the big day approaches, one thing is certain: Hamster Kombat has succeeded in capturing the internet’s imagination. Whether players actually strike it rich or not, the game has already proven to be a viral sensation.