Popular Telegram tap-to-earn game TapSwap has disclosed that it will launch its TAPS token on The Open Network (TON) alongside an airdrop of rewards for players in the second half of January 2025.
According to the the developers, TAPS will become a critical resource in the TapSwap ecosystem, granting holders access to tournaments, staking rewards, and governance participation.
The developers further revealed that whether or not a player receives the TAPS, airdrop will be determined by the player’s overall engagement within TapSwap
The developers added that players will need to connect their wallet to receive the airdrop.
What started as a tap-to-earn game on Telegram, in which users repeatedly tap a button on the screen to earn in-game coins, has since evolved.
In August, the game added a city builder mode called “Tappy Town,” and achievements accrued through that experience will also affect the likelihood of receiving a TAPS airdrop.
Alongside the airdrop, the game’s evolution is expected to continue. TapSwap is transitioning into a skill-based platform, offering competitive tournaments to players and “leaving traditional pay-to-win models behind,” a representative for the game told Decrypt.
The platform has amassed more than 50 million users globally since its launch in February.
Telegram gaming and participation on The Open Network has blossomed this year, led by popular mini apps and games like Notcoin and Hamster Kombat.
The Open Network is a layer-1 network created by Nikolai and Pavel Durov, the co-founders of messaging app Telegram.
