In a surprising turn of events, a highly-anticipated airdrop from a crypto-mining application called Hamster Kombat has caused disappointment among thousands of Nigerian users. Despite months of dedicated tapping to earn rewards, users were let down when the actual payouts upon the coin’s launch turned out to be much lower than expected, ranging from 1 to 4 dollars for most users. Some reports suggest that the highest payout so far has been between 7 and 17 dollars.
The underwhelming payouts have sparked frustration on social media, with users expressing anger over receiving as little as ₦2.75 for their efforts. The campaign, which originally promised significant financial rewards, has failed to deliver on its claims, leading to widespread disappointment among Nigerians who had hoped for a life-changing opportunity.
Following its launch in March 2024, the official announcement of the coin’s availability for trading generated significant online engagement, with users sharing their dissatisfaction and skepticism about the project. Despite the initial excitement surrounding the launch, users have voiced their disappointment with the actual results, with some expressing their frustration through humorous or sarcastic comments.
The situation with Hamster Kombat mirrors a similar pattern seen with other platforms, such as Tapswap, where users have faced delays and uncertainties regarding token allocations, adding to the overall sense of disillusionment within the crypto community.