Having early access to knowledge can be extremely powerful in many aspects of life. Dealing with cryptosphere is one of them. I'm not merely talking about getting some trading signals. There is a larger world beyond simply moving money around to make even more money. Gaming is one of these areas and within HIVE, @splinterlands is the king. It is one of the most popular DAPPs we have and it is the 4th highest when it comes onboarding new users in 2025.

The source for the above statistics is this website which is updated to reflect latest data. There is time left in the year to change the rankings with great onboarding campaigns that bring us back into the spotlight.

Town Hall Summary

Many of the most important details regarding @splinterlands were first mentioned during Town Hall events. Even in other cases, those who join Town Hall events (live or otherwise) and Alpha on what was about to happen. Alpha in finance is a measure of the excess return of an investment or a portfolio relative to the market. Being early and better informed is a great way to "beat the market".

Important Excerpts

The following section is taken from an AI summary of Town Hall. I don't want to take too much of my reader's time. Full summary is here on blockchain. The most important parts are as following:

Perhaps most exciting of all for active players were the updates regarding a new rewards set—expected to drop in approximately three to four months. This forthcoming set aims to fill gaps in the current meta and evolve alongside the popular modern format.

As part of a strategic pivot, the team articulated its intent to prioritize new player onboarding and retention. While recent advances catered mainly to seasoned players with the Conclave Arcana content, the focus is now shifting toward creating a more welcoming environment for newcomers:

1. Foundation Set: Newly introduced cards with a focus on an accessible format will aid players following their initial campaign. Lower-level, non-tradable assets will prepare new players for competitive play without feeling overwhelmed.

1. Guild Overhaul: Recognizing the essential role of community interactions, the development team emphasizes a significant upgrade to the guild system. Enhanced integrations with land resources, modern formats, and rewards is expected.

1. Skins and Cosmetics Exploration: The inclusion of diverse skins and cosmetics continues to be a priority, underscoring the importance of stylish options for players wishing to personalize their experiences.

1. Achievements and Campaign Mode Expansion: New measures are slated to keep players engaged with daily and weekly achievements while enhancing the campaign mode with elements like boss fights, which promise to enrich player experiences beyond typical competitive formats.

On the marketing front, a surge in new sign-ups and active engagement signifies a solid trajectory for Splinterlands. Statistics indicate over 5,295 new sign-ups in the preceding month alone. Sales tied to Conclave Arcana generated a whopping 3.08 million dollars from over 2,000 unique buyers.

The sign ups to the game does not create a HIVE account as it is essentially a Web 2 game without the ability to earn and own assets the way we are used to. The conversion rate for turning signups into Spellbook purchases has been around 4% - 5% after the improvements done for marketing and onboarding.

My Progress So Far

Visit this page to get the statistics for yourself or even monitor the growth of another player's Collection. The tool was created by @tehox and it this is only one among many others. A recent highlight was getting Frigid Wolf to Max Level.

Current Strategy

It is going to be tough to reach Max Level for all Cards within 3 - 4 months. I will leave luck to figure out when to get me 2 Thanalorian Blade Cards. I can keep making Legendary Draws with only 1 in 12 chance of getting a duplicate (which could become useful for Survival Mode). After few Max Level Legendary Cards, I could focus on Rare + Common. Keep in mind that it is inefficient to spend into the 2nd Batch of Draws.

400 Common Draws = 60,000 Glint
100 Rare Draws = 75,000 Glint

I could easily go thorough the full 1st Batch with Season Rewards. I may not wait till the last moments to spend my Glint on Common + Rare Cards. Those who don't mind non Card Rewards can focus on Reward Chests as an alternative. Unlike the old days, there are many choices on earning in the game. New players can get started here.

Happy Gaming! Happy Investing!