TLDR
- W-Coin is a new Telegram-based tap-to-earn game with over 16 million users
- Players can earn W-Coin by tapping, completing tasks, and inviting friends
- The game features upgrades, boosters, and unique staking options for rewards
- W-Coin plans to launch a token, with the community voting on which blockchain to use
- The token launch and airdrop have been delayed due to technical challenges
W-Coin, a new Telegram-based tap-to-earn game, has quickly gained popularity, amassing over 16 million users in just three months since its launch. The game builds on the familiar tap-to-earn model popularized by predecessors like Notcoin and Hamster Kombat, while introducing some unique features to set itself apart in the increasingly crowded Telegram gaming ecosystem.
In W-Coin, players earn in-game currency by tapping a coin on their screen. The game includes an energy bar that depletes with each tap, limiting how long players can continuously earn. However, W-Coin offers various ways for players to boost their earnings and engage with the game.
One of the key features that distinguishes W-Coin is its staking mechanism. Players can lock up their earned W-Coins for periods of 3, 7, or 14 days, earning yields of 2%, 7%, or 20% respectively. This provides an additional way for active players to increase their coin holdings within the game.
W-Coin also incorporates a range of upgrades and boosters to enhance gameplay. Players can purchase permanent upgrades such as Tap (increasing coins earned per tap), Maximizer (increasing total energy limit), Charger (faster energy replenishment), and W-orker (an auto-tap bot for passive earnings). Daily boosters include Full-Battery, which recharges the energy bar, and Lucky Dice, which provides a temporary multiplier on earnings.
The game encourages community growth through a referral system. Players earn 2,500 W-Coins for each friend they invite, with Telegram Premium subscribers earning 30,000 W-Coins per referral. Players receive 1% of their referred users’ rewards and a bonus of 100,000 coins for reaching 10 referrals.
W-Coin’s developers have announced plans to launch an official token, tentatively named WCOIN. In an unusual move, the team is allowing the community to vote on which blockchain the token will launch on, with options including Ethereum, Solana, and The Open Network (TON). As of early August 2024, TON was leading in the community vote, which aligns with the blockchain choices of other popular Telegram games.
The token launch and accompanying airdrop, originally expected in July 2024, have been delayed due to technical challenges related to the massive scale of the planned distribution. The developers have stated that approximately 60% of the token supply will be distributed to players through the airdrop, with the remaining 40% allocated for development, growth, market liquidity, and other initiatives.
While the exact launch date remains uncertain, the W-Coin team has hinted at listing the token on “tier-1 exchanges” and is working on creating new revenue streams to avoid selling the upcoming token. They also plan to launch ecosystem grant programs for third-party developers, denominated in fiat currency to prevent additional selling pressure on the WCOIN token.
As players await further details on the token launch and airdrop, the W-Coin team continues to engage the community with regular updates and new features. They have announced plans for a “new concept” for the W-Coin mini app, suggesting potential changes to the current gameplay model.
