Cats, Cryptocurrencies, and Telegram: The Clicker Game Phenomenon!
Catizen – a popular clicker game with cryptocurrencies on Telegram
Catizen is a popular clicker game set in the world of cryptocurrencies, available on the Telegram platform, which has seen a spectacular rise in popularity since its debut in early 2024.
Rapid Growth and Investments
Since its official launch 6 months ago, Catizen has already amassed an impressive 34 million users, with 800,000 of them being paying customers. The game’s development company, PLUTO Studio, reports that Catizen is currently the most profitable application on Telegram, generating an average of $33 in value per paying user.
Investor Support
Catizen has garnered financial support from key players in the cryptocurrency market. Open Platform, the largest development group for the TON network, has invested in PLUTO Studio, as have Hashkey and Binance Labs. Ben El-Baz, the managing director of HashKey Global, pointed out the dynamic growth of TON blockchain developers and its enormous user base of 900 million.
Multi-Token Economy
Catizen operates on a multi-token economy, utilizing both in-game virtual currencies and cryptocurrencies. Tokens in the game include vKITTY, wCATI, Fishcoin, and Zen, each serving a specific role in the gameplay mechanics.
New Cryptocurrency CATI
A new in-game cryptocurrency, CATI, is set to be launched on September 20, 2024. The cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced that the CATI token will be listed on their platform, enabling trading against USDT. In light of this event, OKX has initiated the „Trade and Earn CATI” campaign, offering rewards to traders.
Future of the Game
The game Catizen focuses on managing a virtual city of cats, combining city-building mechanics with a cryptocurrency economy, creating an incredibly engaging experience for users. Developers’ plans include integrating artificial intelligence into the game in 2025, which is expected to significantly enhance interactions and gameplay dynamics, making it more engaging and unpredictable.