Millions of players have tapped on Elon Musk’s face over the past few weeks, thanks to the new hit Telegram game, X Empire—or Musk Empire, as it was originally called.
Looking for a way to differentiate X Empire from the mountain of tap-to-earn games on Telegram such as Hamster Kombat and Catizen, the development team swapped out cute pet visuals for a cartoon image of Elon Musk that you need to tap to rack up piles of in-game cash.
The number of players suggests that this approach is working, with millions of players keen to jump on anything related to Musk, even if the game isn’t officially endorsed by him. And given the recent name change, we suspect there was some fear of legal action as the game suddenly pulled in a huge audience.
But the promise of a crypto token airdrop further down the line means there could be a chance to earn some coin if you play for a while. Here’s a look at X Empire, how to play it, and what we know so far about the airdrop plans.
What is X Empire?
X Empire is a tap-to-earn game on Telegram that is essentially a clone of the wildly popular Hamster Kombat, as—for the most part—the mechanics are exactly the same. You tap on an image to earn in-game currency, and then spend it to earn passive income when not playing.
There’s no evidence to suggest that the man himself is involved with this in any way, or even endorses it, so it’s safe to assume it’s a fan project. As a result, there’s a chance that it could be shut down at any point if Elon’s legal team gets wind of it—though the recent shift away from “Musk Empire” suggests the developers are trying to mitigate that possibility.
But that hasn’t stopped millions of players from signing up through Telegram in the hopes of eventually securing some tokens on The Open Network (TON)—the same network that hosts Notcoin’s NOT token, and will be used by games like Hamster Kombat and Yescoin.
How to play X Empire
X Empire is very simple to play. Along with the new name change, the interface has been upgraded to minimize the reliance on Elon’s image and better showcase the various play modes, though the core experience remains the same.
With the new interface, your avatar appears on the main screen surrounded by icons that point to various play modes. You can tap your avatar to reveal a button at the bottom of the screen, which lets you choose between multiple versions of Musk and other avatars, including optional premium avatars based on the likes of Kim Kardashian… and a muscle-bound Doge.
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Edited by Andrew Hayward
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on July 21, 2024 and last updated with new details on August 3.
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When is the airdrop?
There is no date for the X Empire airdrop, and we don’t even know what the token will be called—but we do know that one is coming, and that the token will launch on TON.
Let’s talk about our Airdrop
What can I tell you right now about our token and the upcoming airdrop?
— There will be no locks. All tokens will be in the market from day one.— We do not and will not have investors or funds on board.— We will allocate a small percentage of…
— Musk Empire (@xempiregame) July 26, 2024
In the airdrop section of the game, the team claims that X Empire is the first step towards an “extensive ecosystem” and that the airdrop will be the next step of this. The developers also say they are “committed to maximizing your earnings,” and that they will “distribute almost all our tokens to our community.”
How can you earn the tokens? According to the airdrop section, the following metrics will determine the size of your airdrop: how much in-game profit you earn per hour through upgrades, the total amount of cash you’ve earned while playing, and how many friends you invite into X Empire via your referral link.
Recently, X Empire announced a collaboration with the aforementioned Notcoin, the influential Telegram game that spawned the current craze. Notcoin players will get special missions within X Empire, particularly players who have secured one of the higher player levels in Notcoin, plus the game was temporarily rebranded as “NOT Empire.”
Edited by Andrew Hayward
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on July 21, 2024 and last updated with new details on August 3.
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When is the airdrop?
There is no date for the X Empire airdrop, and we don’t even know what the token will be called—but we do know that one is coming, and that the token will launch on TON.
Let’s talk about our Airdrop
What can I tell you right now about our token and the upcoming airdrop?
— There will be no locks. All tokens will be in the market from day one.— We do not and will not have investors or funds on board.— We will allocate a small percentage of…
— Musk Empire (@xempiregame) July 26, 2024
In the airdrop section of the game, the team claims that X Empire is the first step towards an “extensive ecosystem” and that the airdrop will be the next step of this. The developers also say they are “committed to maximizing your earnings,” and that they will “distribute almost all our tokens to our community.”
How can you earn the tokens? According to the airdrop section, the following metrics will determine the size of your airdrop: how much in-game profit you earn per hour through upgrades, the total amount of cash you’ve earned while playing, and how many friends you invite into X Empire via your referral link.
Recently, X Empire announced a collaboration with the aforementioned Notcoin, the influential Telegram game that spawned the current craze. Notcoin players will get special missions within X Empire, particularly players who have secured one of the higher player levels in Notcoin, plus the game was temporarily rebranded as “NOT Empire.”
Edited by Andrew Hayward
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on July 21, 2024 and last updated with new details on August 3.
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**Conclusion:**
In conclusion, X Empire has taken the Telegram gaming world by storm with its unique approach of tapping on Elon Musk’s face to earn in-game currency. The game’s popularity is evident from the millions of players who have already joined the fun, despite the lack of official endorsement from Musk himself.
With the prospect of a token airdrop on the horizon, players have even more reason to dive into the world of X Empire and strive to earn rewards on The Open Network. The strategic collaborations with Notcoin add an exciting new dimension to the gameplay experience, promising special missions and unique opportunities for players.
As the game continues to evolve and engage its growing community, one thing is certain: X Empire is paving the way for a new era of interactive and rewarding gaming experiences on Telegram. So don’t miss out on the latest updates and developments in the decentralized finance space—check out [DeFi Daily News](http://defi-daily.com) for more trending articles like this!
