Clicking game Tapswap gains popularity on Telegram
Notcoin, a “click-to-earn” game that can be played directly 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 surpassing $1.9 billion, Notcoin has garnered significant attention. Other popular games following the “click-to-earn” model, including Tapswap and Yescoin, have also announced plans to issue their own tokens on The Open Network (TON) blockchain.
If you have played Notcoin, Tapswap will be familiar to you. In Tapswap, players accumulate points and upgrade their gameplay by clicking on the coins in the center of the screen, preparing for future token airdrops. According to the media outlet 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 over tens of millions of points, demonstrating high levels of engagement.
Simplistic games are the gateway to Web3
Yescoin, another game, offers a different clicking mode where players accumulate points by swiping their fingers on the screen. They can also spend in-game points to upgrade or purchase power-ups. Yescoin’s visual style is reminiscent of retro video games, with a pixelated design. According to reports, Yescoin previously teased a collaboration with TON on its Telegram channel, hinting at the appearance of the “YES” token and generating anticipation among players. TON’s official X post stated that Yescoin has already attracted approximately 18 million players within a month.
The members of the Yescoin team are loyal users of Telegram. Since the introduction of Mini Apps by 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 enter the Web3 world in an engaging and enjoyable manner, significantly reducing the entry barrier and serving as a bridge between Web2 and Web3.
If games issue tokens on the blockchain, it means that players can convert their accumulated points into cryptocurrencies and trade them on the blockchain, ultimately turning them into real cash. This not only taps into Web3 technology but also provides players with the experience of earning money while playing games. However, “click-to-earn” games may lack extensive gameplay, and sustaining player engagement could be the biggest challenge.
The key aspect is that Notcoin, Tapswap, and Yescoin are all games built within the TON ecosystem, with Telegram, boasting over 900 million monthly active users, being the biggest promoter of TON.
Sources:
Decrypt, The Block