All good points. I think we have to consider if it's worth it to have a way for people to get SPS exposure from FIAT in one step. RoyalEagle was pointing out that it typically takes him I think 4 steps and multiple trades to go from FIAT to SPS.
CDC gives us a FIAT straight to SPS option. The question becomes - is that worth it? Ie most people here now are crypto savy enough to navigate the multiple exchanges needed to buy SPS. But if we plan to onboard new players they will need an easy in. Would CDC be that in? I don't know. But even new players will have to buy SPS if they want to earn via gameplay and invest in their accounts long term (as opposed to just renting SPS).
I don't like the model either, but that is how it works at the moment (until we generate organic volume). Exchange listings may me vital as the next run kicks in... or they may not be. That's an important decision we have to make.