Today, Bitcoin blew past the $73,000 mark! Seeing this kind of energy in the market reminds me why I love the crypto space. Whenever Bitcoin surges, it tends to spark an “altcoin rotation,” where investors start shifting profits from BTC into promising altcoins with untapped potential. And right now, SPS (Splinterlands' governance token) is shaping up to be a fantastic altcoin to consider, with some compelling reasons behind its recent uptrend.
For the past three months, SPS has been on a steady, impressive climb. You can feel the excitement bubbling under the surface. This uptrend is not just about market waves or technical indicators—though they’re promising, too—but also the fundamentals that Splinterlands as a game and ecosystem is building. The dev team’s hard work and strategic vision make me think SPS could soon make waves that bring more attention to the game and its token.
One of the biggest reasons to feel bullish about SPS is Splinterlands’ upcoming Conclave Arcana main card set release next spring. Card sets in Splinterlands aren’t just collectibles—they’re the backbone of the game’s mechanics, economics, and overall player engagement. This new set could be the perfect catalyst to kick-start what people in the community are calling the “DEC/SPS flywheel.” Here’s how it works: The flywheel refers to a system where demand for the in-game currency, Dark Energy Crystals (DEC), will drive people to start burning SPS to mint DEC, thereby increasing scarcity and supporting the value of both tokens.
This system has the potential to create a powerful loop, where players and investors buy SPS, burn it to mint DEC, and use DEC to participate in the Splinterlands ecosystem—be it through card rentals, battles, or upgrades. If enough people buy into this system, it could significantly boost demand for SPS. The flywheel is a brilliant design for encouraging token utility and long-term sustainability in the ecosystem.
On top of that, Splinterlands has been expanding its influence and partnerships within the crypto world. As the game grows and attracts more players, the broader Splinterlands community will naturally increase demand for DEC and SPS. For instance, more players mean more competition and more desire for resources, which could push more people to burn SPS for DEC to maintain their competitive edge. Combine that with upcoming features and improved in-game mechanics, and you can see why I’m excited about what’s next for SPS.
Sure, it’s a big vision—but that’s exactly what makes it thrilling. I believe we’re at a unique point in the market where the next leg up for SPS could align with broader crypto trends. If you’re holding SPS now or considering it, this might be a golden moment. We’re witnessing the game shift from strength to strength, which only reinforces my confidence in the project and in SPS as a token with incredible potential.
I am up over 325k staked SPS and all the SPS I get I immediately stake to accumulate more for the coming bull run.
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