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SPS Market Analysis Feb 21 – 27 2025 | Splinterlands #419

28 Feb 2025 2 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

The crypto markets have been anything but calm this week, with Bitcoin sliding below $80,000, bringing the rest of the crypto market with it into the streets of bloodshed. BTC, ETH and XRP have fallen almost 10% in the past week. The sell-off stems f...

Custom Set Rentals – A Feature Without A Market? | Splinterlands #418

24 Feb 2025 3 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

In today’s post, we will look at Custom Sets in splinterlands. On paper, it sounds great - more flexibility in deck management and better rental optimization. But is this solving a real problem, or is it just another feature in search of an audience?...

SPS Analysis: Feb 14 - 20 2025 | Splinterlands #417

21 Feb 2025 2 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

The crypto markets continue to be a rollercoaster ride, with continual political macroeconomic tensions and regulatory concerns fuelling uncertainty. BTC and ETH have been struggling to break key psychological levels, with both BTC and ETH unable to...

Improve Your Win Rate % By Using Speed And Positioning More Effectively | Splinterlands #416

17 Feb 2025 2 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

While splinterlands is a collectible strategy game, its far from a game that’s about collecting NFTs and then throwing them in a mix mash way into a battle. The game is all about strategy and tactics. And while a lot of players focus on having the be...

SPS Analysis: Feb 7 - 13 2025 | Splinterlands #415

14 Feb 2025 2 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

The crypto market remains cautious and on shaky trade, with TradFi market instability bleeding over into the crypto markets. The past week we continued to see more volatility, mostly fuelled by global macroeconomic fears and continual geopolitical de...

Splinterlands Training Mode And Deliberate Practice | Splinterlands #414

10 Feb 2025 3 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

Splinterlands has always been a game of strategy and learning from experience. But with the introduction of the new Training Mode, players now have an opportunity to practice and refine their skills without the pressure of ranked play. This mode allo...

SPS Analysis: Jan 31 - Feb 6 2025 | Splinterlands #413

7 Feb 2025 2 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

The traditional financial (TradFi) and crypto markets have been riddled with volatility the past week. The consequence of the geopolitical events, like US trade wars with its neighboring countries and other countries, continue to send waves of FUD ac...

Ruler of the Seas - Lore Expansion | Splinterlands #412

4 Feb 2025 2 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

In the farthest reaches of the splinterlands, beyond the storms and dangerous tides, lies the Abyss; a vast underwater kingdom shrouded in mystery and legend. At its heart rests the throne of the Ruler of the Seas, a being as ancient as the waters th...

SPS Analysis: January 23–30 2025 | Splinterlands #411

31 Jan 2025 2 minute read 0 comments mercurial9

This past week, the cryptocurrency market showed signs of renewed volatility, reflecting a mix of optimism and caution among people. BTC and ETH showed steady recovery driven by increased institutional interest. Altcoins, on the flipside failed to ca...

Martyr Battle Changing Ability | Splinterlands #410

27 Jan 2025 2 minute read 4 comments mercurial9

In this post, I'll share my thoughts on the Martyr ability and analyze a battle I fought recently where it played a pivotal role.   Martyr Ability Source The Martyr ability activates upon the monster's death. When a monster with Martyr dies, it gran...