TLDR
- Catizen is a popular Telegram-based crypto game where players breed cats and earn tokens.
- The game has over 26 million players and has generated $16 million in revenue.
- Catizen’s $CATI token launch and airdrop have been delayed.
- The game developers made a controversial $100,000 donation to PETA.
- Catizen is part of a growing trend of crypto games on Telegram, including Hamster Kombat.
Catizen, a popular crypto game on Telegram, has recently made headlines for its massive player base and upcoming token launch.
The game, which allows players to breed virtual cats and earn tokens, has attracted over 26 million users since its launch on March 19, 2024.
In Catizen, players become mayors of their own cities in a feline metaverse. They complete daily missions, breed cats, and build infrastructure to earn in-game tokens.
These tokens can potentially be converted into Catizen tokens ($CATI) during a future airdrop.
The game has been a financial success, generating more than $16 million from in-app purchases. Catizen’s developers, Pluto Studio, have pledged to donate 1% of this revenue to help stray cats through their CatizenVibe — Heal the World grant program.
However, the road to success hasn’t been without bumps. Pluto Studio recently announced a delay in the launch of their $CATI token and airdrop.
Originally planned for the end of July 2024, the developers cited the need to “achieve the best possible airdrop outcome for the community” while considering the “long-term development and sustainability of the CATI token.”
Dear Catizen Community,
We've received many heartfelt inquiries about the progress of our airdrop, as well as concerns regarding recent changes within Catizen. We are confident these changes will benefit Catizen and its players in the long run.
We welcome all feedback and we…
— Catizen (@CatizenAI) July 29, 2024
This delay has caused some frustration in the Catizen community. Players have been eagerly anticipating the token launch, which would allow them to potentially profit from their in-game efforts.
The developers have stated that they are working on securing partnerships with leading exchanges, ensuring sufficient liquidity, and determining the best listing price.
Adding to the controversy, Pluto Studio made a $100,000 donation to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) as part of their initiative to help stray cats.
This move backfired when some players expressed concern over PETA’s practices, particularly regarding animal euthanasia. In response, Pluto Studio has “temporarily suspended” the collaboration and is seeking feedback on alternative organizations for future donations.
Catizen is not alone in facing challenges with its token launch. Hamster Kombat, another popular Telegram-based crypto game, has also delayed its token launch beyond its initial July target.
These delays highlight the complexities involved in launching tokens for games with large player bases.
Despite these setbacks, Catizen remains a significant player in the growing trend of crypto games on Telegram. Other notable games in this space include Notcoin, Yescoin, Tapswap, and W-Coin.
These games are part of a larger shift towards web3 social entertainment platforms, with Telegram and the TON blockchain becoming established homes for such games.
