The Open Network (TON) blockchain, associated with Telegram, warns the crypto community of the risk of major congestion. This alert comes as a very popular new game is preparing to launch its tokens on the network.
TON is preparing for a massive influx of users
The head of TON posted a warning on Twitter, announcing a possible large-scale load test of the blockchain starting September 26 at 10:00 UTC. This critical situation is linked to the launch of Hamster Kombat game tokens, which has more than 100 million monthly active users.
This is not the first time that TON has faced this type of challenge. Last August, the network experienced two interruptions in 24 hours while mining DOGS tokens, another popular meme crypto.
These incidents paralyzed block production for several hours, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure to a sudden influx of activity.
Faced with this threat, the TON team has implemented an emergency protocol. Network validators have received strict instructions to closely monitor the status of their equipment between September 26 and 29. Contingency measures can be deployed within the hour if necessary.
Hamster Kombat, a new phenomenon in the crypto-economy
The game Hamster Kombat, at the origin of this potential overload, perfectly illustrates the current convergence between mobile games and crypto. Based on Telegram, this tap-to-earn promises to reward its players with real exchangeable tokens for collecting virtual coins.
Hamster Kombat developers will launch the HMSTR token on September 26 on TON, alongside its introduction to major exchanges. The enthusiasm surrounding this project has exceeded initial expectations, far surpassing the objective set in July.
In short, this situation highlights the challenges facing emerging blockchains like TON. As growing crypto adoption attracts more and more users, the ability of networks to handle these spikes in activity becomes crucial to their credibility and future development.
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