Hamster Kombat Stays Stagnant Amid Plans for Layer-2 Blockchain Launch  

• Hamster Kombat remains stagnant at $0.0030 as plans for a layer-2 blockchain on TON Blockchain emerge, aiming to improve scalability and utility. 
• Historical trends reveal similar launches, like dYdX and Shibarium, didn’t significantly boost token prices, signaling potential challenges for Hamster Kombat. 
• Hamster Kombat forms a symmetrical triangle pattern, indicating the possibility of a bullish breakout or a bearish breakdown, driving market speculation. 

Hamster Kombat’s token price stayed at $0.0030 on Monday, Jan. 13, reflecting a prolonged period of stagnation. The token has plummeted by 78% from its all-time high, reducing its market capitalization to $200 million. This decline follows a drop in holder numbers to 3.8 million, significantly down from its peak popularity in the Telegram-based gaming space in 2024. 

Developers Announce Layer-2 Blockchain Initiative 

The development team behind Hamster Kombat announced plans to launch a layer-2 blockchain network on the TON Blockchain. This initiative, revealed in a post on X, is part of a collaboration with Tycho to enhance scalability and transaction speeds. 

Developers aim to attract talent in gaming and decentralized finance (DeFi) while adding new use cases for the HMSTR token. This move is intended to combat declining demand and bolster the token’s value. Despite these efforts, past examples suggest such launches may face challenges in achieving their goals. 

Historical Patterns Pose Challenges 

Previous projects, such as dYdX’s dedicated chain and Shiba Inu’s Shibarium, failed to deliver sustained price recoveries or developer interest. Similarly, Uniswap’s plans for UniChain haven’t significantly impacted its token performance. These examples indicate that a layer-2 launch alone may not guarantee success for Hamster Kombat. 

Technical analysis shows the token forming a symmetrical triangle pattern. This indicates the potential for a price breakout, either bullish or bearish. A bullish breakout could see the price rise to $0.003580, a key resistance level reached on Jan. 6. Conversely, a bearish breakdown might push the token toward $0.0025, a critical psychological support zone. 

While the layer-2 initiative could bring long-term benefits, immediate impacts on Hamster Kombat’s price and market appeal remain unclear. Traders are closely monitoring price movements for signals of potential recovery or further declines.