It was sold as an investment.

I find this interesting and I think it is a bit naive of anyone thinking they are buying into any blockchain activity as an investment, to me they are all high %age risk gambles.

A shame you are so jaded on it. I did start Splinterlands when I joined Hive four and a bit years ago but was not willing to put in the funds to just play the game let alone make a profit.

I do feel for it and being such a huge part of Hive. I really have no idea what the future of Hive brings but I hope your Splinterlands experience takes an upswing.