The TON blockchain is facing its first real stress test as a wave of massive projects have launched on the network, bringing millions of users and unprecedented activity. The network has announced that starting on September 26 at 10:00 UTC, the blockchain will face increased load due to Hamster Kombat, a game with over 131 million monthly active users, minting tokens. Users are advised to monitor their validators and hardware closely from September 26 to 29. This will mark one of the largest token launches in blockchain history.
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Massive User Surge Hits TON
TON saw a record level of traffic this week as projects like DOGS token issuance, which led to notable downtime on the TON blockchain. Similarly, CatizenAI, which launched on September 20 with 18 million monthly active users (MAUs), has joined the ecosystem.
Soon after, Rocky Rabbit and WatBird, with 18 million and 12 million MAUs, respectively, were added, creating a huge spike in blockchain activity. Despite the heavy load, TON’s network has maintained stability with minimal disruptions, proving its resilience to increased demand.
The Biggest Token Airdrop Ever
The real challenge for TON is just around the corner with Hamster Kombat’s massive token airdrop event. The project, which launched in March 2024, has already garnered over 300 million users. Now, TON is gearing up for the airdrop to 131 million of those users, marking the largest token distribution in blockchain history. The event is set to push TON’s infrastructure to its limits.
Will the Network Hold Up?
To handle the load, TON has introduced the “Mintless Jettons” technology. This innovation is designed to enable rapid token distribution with minimal gas fees, reportedly below $1. This tech aims to ensure scalability and efficient token delivery, even under high network loads.
The question on everyone’s mind is whether the TON blockchain can handle the influx of users accessing their tokens. Given the previous experiences, the community is keenly aware of the need for a seamless launch. Will the Hamster Kombat team rise to the challenge? Only time will tell. Stay tuned with us to learn more about this developing story.
