The Telegram gaming sector is witnessing a major shift as Dogizen (DOGIZ) moves from the TON blockchain to Sui, setting the stage for heightened competition with Catizen (CATI).
The move comes amid explosive growth in the GameFi industry, which has surpassed $1.1 billion despite being less than a year old.
Dogizen’s presale has already raised $3.85 million, and its ICO model is designed to mitigate the risks associated with airdrop-based launches—one of the key issues that Catizen faced after its initial listing.
With the DOGIZ token rising 21.43% in value during the presale, early adopters are already seeing strong returns, positioning Dogizen as one of the most promising entrants in Telegram-integrated gaming.
Meanwhile, Catizen has maintained its dominance, with 55 million players and $23 million in revenue between March and December 2024.
However, its reliance on airdrops to attract users has led to airdrop-hopping phenomenon, where players claim free tokens and leave, resulting in massive sell-offs when tokens become tradable.
With Dogizen set to list on exchanges on 7th February, its move to the Sui blockchain—known for low transaction costs, scalability, and gaming-friendly infrastructure—could give it an edge over Catizen in the next phase of Telegram’s GameFi expansion.
Why Dogizen chose Sui over TON
Dogizen’s decision to leave Telegram’s native TON blockchain in favour of Sui is part of a growing trend among gaming projects.
While TON has strong integration with Telegram, Sui’s blockchain architecture is optimised for gaming applications, offering faster transaction speeds, improved efficiency, and better smart contract capabilities.
The Sui network, developed by Mysten Labs, has positioned itself as a high-performance blockchain designed to support Web3 gaming and NFT ecosystems.
Its parallel transaction execution model enables higher throughput, making it an attractive choice for high-traffic gaming platforms like Dogizen.
By migrating to Sui, Dogizen aims to avoid network congestion issues that have affected TON, particularly as more projects launch on Telegram’s ecosystem.
Sui’s developer incentives and lower transaction fees create a more sustainable environment for both players and investors, further reinforcing Dogizen’s long-term viability.
Can Dogizen disrupt Catizen’s market share?
Catizen, one of 2024’s biggest airdrop success stories, has managed to retain a large player base, but cracks are beginning to show.
The project launched its App Center in August 2024, introducing a reward-based ecosystem where players earn allocation points by completing in-game tasks.
Despite Catizen’s efforts to build long-term engagement, its airdrop-driven model has faced challenges.
The first seasonal airdrop event, which lasted 90 days, distributed 10 million CATI tokens. While this brought in millions of new users, many of them cashed out immediately, contributing to price volatility.
Dogizen, on the other hand, has bypassed the airdrop model entirely, instead opting for an ICO-based approach.
This means that investors buy into the project upfront, making them more likely to hold their tokens rather than dump them on the market.
Furthermore, Dogizen’s target market cap of under $10 million at launch suggests significant upside potential.
By focusing on organic growth, community engagement, and strategic partnerships, Dogizen is positioning itself as a long-term player rather than a short-term speculative token.
The battle for GameFi dominance in Telegram
As Dogizen prepares for its 7th February exchange listing, all eyes are on whether it can challenge Catizen’s dominance.
With the Sui blockchain’s advanced infrastructure, Dogizen could offer a more efficient and rewarding experience for players while avoiding some of the pitfalls that earlier GameFi projects have encountered.
While Catizen still boasts impressive engagement metrics, Dogizen’s strategic positioning, tokenomics, and blockchain migration may give it an edge in Telegram’s evolving GameFi landscape.
If it successfully captures a portion of Catizen’s user base, Dogizen could emerge as a serious competitor in this rapidly growing sector.
With the GameFi industry expected to see exponential growth in 2025, Dogizen’s decision to move to Sui may be a pivotal moment in the battle for Telegram gaming supremacy.
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