TLDR:
- Internal discord marks Hamster Kombat as issues arise between the project's backers and its publicists.
- Delays expected for HMSTR token distribution due to emerging disputes.
- The valuation of the HMSTR token has plummeted significantly from its previous high.
- The investor known as AD.RU alleges promised earnings remain unpaid, a claim that Hamster Kombat firmly disputes.
- The project's marketing chief has exited, attributing the departure to disagreements over revenue allocation.
Hamster Kombat, a widely recognized play-to-earn crypto gaming initiative, is grappling with internal conflicts jeopardizing its much-anticipated HMSTR token release.
Once a rising star in blockchain gaming circles, Hamster Kombat now finds itself entangled in rows over financial benefits and control, disrupting relations with past investors and personnel.
According to reports, AD.RU A central investor, AD.RU, asserts a pivotal role in Hamster Kombat’s progress, citing a $600,000 infusion and additional funding over the million-dollar mark. AD.RU’s CEO, Anton Gorshkov, contends he was assured a 25% ownership, yet claims to see no returns as the game’s popularity soared.
Conversely, Hamster Kombat’s leader, Eduard Gurinovich, refuted any link with AD.RU as of June, escalating the conflict towards possible legal battles.
Further setbacks emerged as Nikita Anuriev, the project's former marketing leader, distanced himself citing unresolved income distribution matters. Anuriev, known for his influence on YouTube, was allegedly promised a quarter share of profits for his promotional efforts and securing early DAO investments.
He accuses the Hamster Kombat management of reneging on financial agreements while return payments were made to original investors.
These fraught dynamics raise doubts about the HMSTR token’s planned giveaway, which has already stumbled due to earlier mentions of logistical and network scaling hurdles. New information hints at internal friction contributing to the delay.
The unsettled scene surrounding the project is visibly affecting HMSTR's pre-market activities. Market platforms such as OKX and ByBit, hosting futures for HMSTR, show a price dive of over 50% from top levels. It peaked at about $0.26 but dwindled to $0.169 on OKX and $0.187 on ByBit.
Despite ongoing trials, Hamster Kombat's team isn't halting innovation, including recent alliances like one with Crypto.com for an in-game card.
However, community sentiment appears to be turning sour, with a growing number expressing impatience over the postponement of the giveaway. Comments on official forums cry out for concrete dates, with some users opting to offload their holdings.
