Click to Play Tapswap Game on Telegram Gains Popularity
Notcoin, a game that allows users to play and earn simultaneously on the messaging app Telegram, has become one of the most talked-about blockchain games since its launch on January 1, 2024. With over 40 million participants and a token market value exceeding $1.9 billion, Notcoin has garnered significant attention. Following the “play and earn” model, other popular games like Tapswap and Yescoin have also announced plans to issue their own tokens on The Open Network (TON) blockchain.
If you’ve played Notcoin, Tapswap will feel familiar. Players accumulate points and upgrade by clicking on the coins in the center of the screen, preparing for future token airdrops. According to the Decrypt, Tapswap claims to have approximately 50 million players and recently announced its token issuance on the TON blockchain. The official statement explains that this decision is the best choice to provide an excellent experience for the vast community. Many users have showcased their clicking scores in the comments section of the post, with some players accumulating millions of points, demonstrating high levels of engagement.
Simple games are the entry point to Web3
Yescoin, on the other hand, takes a different approach to clicking by requiring players to swipe their fingers on the screen to accumulate points. They can also spend in-game points on upgrades or power-ups. Yescoin’s visual design adopts a pixelated style reminiscent of retro video games.
Last Thursday, Yescoin teased its collaboration with TON on its Telegram channel, hinting at the appearance of the “YES” token, which generated excitement among players. In a recent post, TON’s official account revealed that Yescoin has already attracted around 18 million players within a month.
The members of the Yescoin team are loyal users of Telegram. Since the launch of Mini Apps on Telegram in 2023, they have been contemplating how to create an application on this platform that can drive widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies. The team explains that the game’s design allows users to seamlessly and interestingly enter the Web3 world, significantly lowering the entry barrier and serving as a bridge between Web2 and Web3.
If the game issues tokens on the blockchain, it means that players can convert their points into cryptocurrencies and trade them on the blockchain for real cash. This not only touches upon Web3 technology but also provides players with a genuine experience of playing games and earning money. However, the “play and earn” concept lacks substantial gameplay, and the challenge lies in maintaining player engagement.
Most importantly, Notcoin, Tapswap, and Yescoin are all games built within the TON ecosystem, with Telegram, boasting over 900 million monthly active users, serving as TON’s biggest advocate.
Sources:
Decrypt, The Block
