Evaluating The Potential Monthly Returns For New Splinterlands Players Utilizing 1-click Rental | Splinterlands #372

By mercurial9 | mercurial9 | 2 Aug 2024

With the introduction of the 1-click rental feature by the Splinterlands team, new players now have a simplified method to access splinterlands cards and start competing in the game quickly. This article will explore the potential monthly returns for new players who join Splinterlands, rent SPS and cards, and how much they can earn monthly.

Initial Investment and Setup

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For new players, the initial investment includes a $10 Spellbook purchase, which grants access to competitive leagues and the ability to earn SPS and Glint tokens. To start playing in the Modern league, additional steps are necessary:

1-Click Rental for Chaos Legion Starter Set: This set rental costs approximately 270 DEC per month ($0.18).
Renting 5,000 SPS: This costs around 135 DEC per month ($0.10).

Assumptions for Calculations

For our hypothetical calculations, we make the following assumptions:

600 battles per month (2 seasons in a month)
50% win rate
Not part of a guild and therefore no guild bonus
Average 0.5 SPS per win
Reaches Modern Silver I League

Cost Breakdown

One-Time Cost:

Spellbook: $10.00

Monthly Costs:

5K SPS: 135 DEC (~$0.10)
Chaos Legion Starter Set: 270 DEC (~$0.18)

Earnings Potential

Based on these assumptions, here’s the potential monthly earnings:

SPS Earnings
- 300 wins * 0.5 SPS per win = 150 SPS per month
- At the current SPS price ($0.006): 150 SPS = $0.90
Glint Tokens
- These tokens can be used to earn reward cards, though they are currently soulbound and cannot be sold. Hence, we will not include their potential value in this calculation.

Net Monthly Earnings

Subtracting the monthly costs from the earnings:

Monthly Costs: $0.28 (5,000 SPS + Chaos Legion Starter Set)
Monthly Earnings: $0.90 (from SPS)
Net Earnings: $0.62 per month

Is It Worth It?

Given the current state of Splinterlands, the primary liquid play-to-earn earnings come from SPS, whose price has been on a decline. However, considering the potential earnings and the initial investment, let’s break down the profitability:

Spellbook cost: $10
Monthly net earnings: $0.62
Time to recoup: $10 / $0.62 ≈ 17 months

While the current earnings might seem modest, the 1-click rental feature significantly lowers the barrier for new players to start competing effectively in Splinterlands. Despite the declining value of SPS, it remains a viable method for new players to slowly earn back their initial investment and start profiting from the game. Additionally, the strategic depth and enjoyment from playing Splinterlands can be rewarding beyond just the financial aspect.

In the long run, if the value of SPS increases or if other reward mechanisms are introduced or improved, the potential earnings could see a rise. For now, new players looking to join Splinterlands can view it as a low-risk entry into a potentially rewarding play-to-earn ecosystem.