Telegram's User Base Skyrockets to 950 Million Thanks to Crypto Gaming Phenomenon
The rate at which folks are hopping onto Telegram lately is incredible, folks. We're talking big numbers—bigly numbers. The man behind it all, Pavel Durov, pulled the curtain back to reveal a whopping 950 million monthly users are now scrolling through Telegram. That's right, from 900 million in spring to now knocking on the door of one billion, and we're doing it faster and earlier than anyone anticipated. Why, you ask? It's the cryptocurrency games craze taking over on Telegram, plus the revival of The Open Network (TON)—brought back from what some thought was the digital graveyard.
The Spectacular Rise Prompted By Notcoin and Gaming On Telegram
Hold onto your hats because Notcoin was the starting gun for this latest gaming rush on Telegram. Picture this: a game so simple yet so rewarding, giving players the chance to tap their way to in-game coins and the dream of future on-chain rewards. The result? Millions swarming in, gathering those digital coins like there's no tomorrow, all with hopes of converting them into real cryptocurrency tokens.
Not just a pipe dream, folks. In May, those Notcoin dreamers hit the jackpot when they could start exchanging their coins for NOT tokens on TON. With heavyweights like OKX and Binance throwing their weight behind it, the NOT token airdrop was a spectacle—the biggest gaming token release this year. And let me tell you, TON is sitting pretty with a $17 billion market value, ranking it in the top 10 of cryptocurrencies. Absolutely huge.
But let's not give all the credit to Notcoin—Hamster Kombat took things to another level. This game, folks, is about as fun as it gets with tap-to-earn mechanics and adorable hamsters leading the charge. Before we knew it, 100 million members joined the club in June, causing quite the stir globally—even catching the eye of the Iranian government, worried it might overshadow their presidential election. Talk about captivating!
Token Launch Plans Taking Gaming on Telegram to New Heights
Not too long ago, Durov himself let slip that Hamster Kombat had roped in 239 million users. Imagine that—the world’s fastest-growing virtual service. Now, they're boasting over 250 million players, with plans to roll out their token on TON, following Notcoin's footsteps.
But the gaming gold rush on Telegram isn't stopping there. Other contenders are jumping into the fray, including Musk Empire, W-Coin, PixelTap, Catizen, TapSwap, and Yescoin. It's like watching dominos fall, folks, as these games start collaborating and offering perks for each other's players. Musk Empire and PixelTap, for example, are looking out for Notcoin holders. That’s teamwork.
Here’s the kicker: after Telegram had to let TON go in 2020 due to some heavy-handed regulators, the network is now back in the game. This time, it's thanks to a community effort and Telegram's clever move to share ad revenue with channel owners. It's a win-win.
So, there you have it. Telegram's not just messaging anymore—it's a rapidly growing platform for the most engaging games in the crypto scene. With TON making a comeback and games like Notcoin and Hamster Kombat leading the charge, we're witnessing something truly remarkable. The race to one billion users? It's just around the corner, and with moves like these, Telegram is sprinting ahead.
