Campus Business (27th September 2024) – In a shocking turn of events, the much-anticipated Hamster Kombat crypto airdrop has left thousands of Nigerians in uproar. After months of tapping away on their screens, users who had hoped to strike it rich were instead met with payouts that could barely buy a cup of coffee.

The Hamster Kombat app, which promised to turn everyday Nigerians into crypto millionaires, launched its coin on Thursday. However, instead of the substantial rewards many had dreamed of, most users received a mere $1 to $4, with the highest reported earnings being between $7 and $17.

Social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), has been ablaze with reactions, with the trending hashtag #HMSTR

Geoffrey Nwankpa, a verified user, tweeted, “You gave me dust after 4 months! I’m hunting hamsters, rats, rabbits—anything that looks like a hamster. It’s hunting season.” Another user, Ediboi, humorously declared himself “the CEO of dust.”

The disappointment was palpable as users shared their frustrations. Realworldxpp tweeted, “Bro, this is the worst project ever.” Lord Nate lamented, “I keep refreshing to see $0.19.” Obj, another disgruntled user, remarked, “I spent 5 solid months farming Hamster Kombat only to be rewarded with this? Really?”

The campaign, which had promised to transform ordinary Nigerians into billionaires, has instead led to widespread disappointment and anger. Ayaj Sunwaves called for “a minute of silence for those who thought Hamster would reach $1.”

Adding to the chaos, the popular tap-to-earn app Tapswap, powered by TON Blockchain, has also faced backlash for repeatedly postponing token allocations to users.

As the dust settles on this Hamster Hulaballo, one thing is clear: the dreams of many have been shattered, and the once-hopeful community is now filled with regret and frustration over what was supposed to be a life-changing opportunity.