Hamster Kombat has banned 2.3 million users for cheating ahead of its HMSTR token airdrop, equivalent to the population of a city like Rome.
This enforcement was prompted by cheating tactics such as linking multiple accounts to a single Binance wallet and generating fake referrals. As a result, the game has confiscated 6.8 billion HMSTR tokens, intending to burn half and redistribute the rest to compliant players.
This crackdown has affected airdrop eligibility, with only 131 million out of 300 million players qualifying—43% of the total player base.
Of the 100 billion total HMSTR tokens, 75 billion are set for the community, with 60 billion available after season one ends. Eligible players will receive 88.75% of their tokens immediately, while the rest will vest over 10 months.
The situation has sparked controversy, especially following the introduction of a last-minute anti-cheat rule that disqualified many players who believed they qualified.
Criticism has emerged from community members and crypto influencers, who allege unfair practices in airdrop allocations and changes in token vesting without proper notice. Earlier issues with the HMSTR airdrop included a delay from July due to operational challenges.
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