W-Coin Players Prefer TON Over Ethereum and Solana

The creators of W-Coin, a Telegram-based tap-to-earn game, chose to involve their player base in selecting the blockchain for minting its token.

In a player vote among three major networks, The Open Network (TON) emerged as the clear favourite, as announced on 4 September.

According to the official W-Coin Telegram channel, TON secured 68% of the votes, backed by over 8.8 million players.

Solana trailed with 24%, while Ethereum finished last with just 8% of the vote.

TON is the Preferred Choice for Many Prominent Games

Despite Solana and Ethereum's dominance with their well-established ecosystems, TON has emerged as the go-to blockchain for Telegram-based projects, particularly games.

Originally developed by Telegram but handed over to community developers in 2020 due to regulatory hurdles, TON has recently seen a resurgence.

Telegram has embraced the network again, integrating it into its ecosystem by offering channel owners crypto-based ad revenue and launching an in-app currency tied to TON.

This shift aligns with the growing popularity of Telegram's mini apps, especially tap-to-earn games like Notcoin and Hamster Kombat.

Notcoin’s TON-based token, NOT, became this year’s largest gaming token launch, reaching a peak market cap of nearly $3 billion.

Meanwhile, Hamster Kombat has amassed over 300 million players and is set to launch its HMSTR token on TON on 26 September.

Other notable Telegram games, such as Rocky Rabbit and X Empire, are also preparing to launch their tokens on TON.

W-Coin, another Telegram-based game with nearly 20 million players and over seven million members in the W-community, has yet to announce when its WCOIN token will launch.

Recently, the game introduced a "W-AI" mode, which allows players to invest in upgrading a virtual trading bot that generates passive income, adding a new layer of gameplay and engagement.

What is W-Coin?

Building on the success of Notcoin and Hamster Kombat, W-Coin is a Telegram-based tap-to-earn game where players mine cryptocurrency by tapping a virtual coin.

With its simple and accessible gameplay, W-Coin allows users to earn free tokens by tapping on the W-Coin image.

The tokens can then be reinvested to boost future earnings, creating an engaging and straightforward feedback loop.

What sets W-Coin apart is its staking feature.

Players can stake their earned WCOIN tokens to receive additional rewards, choosing from lock-up periods of three, seven, or 14 days.

The yield varies based on the duration, ranging from 2% to 20%.

Once the staking period ends, rewards are automatically credited to the player's balance.

Players can stake a portion or all of their tokens, though they must leave enough to cover booster costs.

W-Coin also offers a robust referral programme and boosts like auto-tap bots, allowing players to accelerate their earnings.

Its combination of simplicity, staking options, and community-driven blockchain selection distinguishes it from other tap-to-earn games on Telegram.

According to W-Coin, players can soon expect to see WCOIN listed on major tier-1 exchanges, with the TGE anticipated in the near future.