Iranian government officials and hardliners strongly criticized the popularity of the blockchain game "Hamster Fight," claiming that this simple click-to-play game is a soft power tool used by Western countries. Iranian military deputy chief of staff Habibollah Sayyari and religious leader Ayatollah Nassir Makarem Shirazi accused the game of attempting to divert Iranians' attention from the upcoming presidential election. In addition, they view the entire cryptocurrency field as rife with fraud. Despite facing serious economic difficulties, including Western sanctions and high inflation, blockchain games like "Axie Infinity" are rapidly gaining popularity in developing countries, providing residents with a substantial source of income.