Telegram mini-game Catizen has made $16 million from in-game purchases and donated 1% to saving stray cats.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov He said Catizen has made $16 million from in-game purchases, and donated 1% of that to rescue homeless cats.
According to Durov, in a few months Catizen has attracted more than 26 million users. In addition, its team has also developed tools that allow other developers to easily launch their projects based on The Open Network (TON) on Telegram.
“Catezen has introduced blockchain technology to millions of people because it uses TON-based smart contracts for in-game rewards.”
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram
Durov also noted that he loves dogs. So, he is looking forward to Catizen developers releasing a game about his favorite pet, Dogizen.
Catizen has gained huge popularity in the blockchain space.
In early June, Katzen Taking 1st place in The Open League Season 3 App Battle Competition After winning The Open League Season 2 App Battle Competition.
“Congratulations to Catizen, Yescoin, SquidTG, Getgems, Fanton, TON Punks, and Tonano, who won a total prize pool of $500,000 in Season 3.”
Open League Team
The project’s achievements have attracted the team at Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of the largest cryptocurrency exchange. They have invested in Pluto Studio, the studio behind Catizen. The investment amount has not been disclosed.
“Pluto Studio will use this new funding to support the growth of the platform by supporting the development of the Catizen mini app and building the game engine, making it easier for more developers to join the Catizen ecosystem.”
Binance Labs Team
What is known about Katzen?
Catizen, a gaming bot on Telegram, immediately caught the attention of users, including those who actively use the TON blockchain. Catizen’s community has grown to 25 million players, with nearly 1.5 million users constantly online.
The game takes place in a digital world called Meowverse, which is entirely dedicated to cat themes. In this world, users can complete various tasks and get valuable rewards.
In Catizen, players run a cat cafe where customers pay to spend time with cats. When customers bring a level-up cat to play, players receive some in-game currency, vKITTY.
Players also get unique IDs that give them access to the Launchpool and open up new opportunities within the game. Additionally, users actively participate in various events and competitions to earn airdrops through gameplay mechanics to airdrops.
According to the project team, the native tap token, CATI, is set to be launched and will also be available for staking. Players will receive 41% of the total CATI supply as airdrops.
A new trend in the blockchain community
Click-to-earn games have sparked massive growth in the TON ecosystem by offering simple gameplay mechanics and tangible rewards. The boom in mini-games on Telegram has accelerated the adoption of cryptocurrencies and set a new standard for integrating digital assets into social and gaming platforms.
With the growing popularity of mini-games on Telegram, Durov announced that the app will have a mini-app store and a built-in browser with web3 support by the end of the month.
According to the Telegram team, over 500 million users interact with the app every month, purchasing goods, accessing services, and playing games. The platform’s integration with the TON blockchain has also increased the popularity of crypto-based games, especially after the success of Notcoin.
Telegram’s popularity attracts scammers
With the growing popularity of Telegram, experts have warned of an increase in the number of attacks, with Slow Mist reporting an increase in phishing attacks targeting TON users.
Analysts say the attackers are posting malicious links or bots in various Telegram channels, often under the guise of announcing an airdrop.
In addition to cryptocurrencies, attackers steal anonymous numbers in the messaging app, which are used to create additional Telegram accounts. If the number is stolen, the user loses control of the entire profile.
Should you care about Catizen and other mini-games?
Click-to-earn games provide an insight into the potential of cryptocurrency gaming. Their affordable pricing and ease of use also make them attractive to those interested in exploring the world of cryptocurrencies.
The rapid rise in popularity of small games like Catizen demonstrates the community’s interest in cryptocurrencies and provides an easy-to-access entry point into the blockchain space for everyone.