Summary: Hive Town Hall – August 7, 2024
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@l337m45732 @yabapmatt @anomadsoul @taskmaster4450
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Splinterlands Seeks Hive Community support for Marketing Push
In this Hive Town Hall, Splinterlands CEO Matt, discussed their recent proposal to the Hive Development fund (DHF) for financial support. The goal of the session was to provide transparency around the proposal and address any questions or concerns from the Hive community.
Splinterlands' History and Contributions to Hive
Matt began by highlighting Splinterlands' long-standing relationship with the Hive blockchain. Launched in 2018, Splinterlands has been one of Hive's most prominent and supportive applications from the very beginning. The game runs entirely on the Hive blockchain, requiring players to use Hive wallets to participate.
Over the years, Splinterlands has also been instrumental in developing key infrastructure for the Hive ecosystem. The team was behind the creation of the Hive Keychain browser extension, which has become a crucial tool for interacting with Hive-based applications. They also played a pivotal role in the development of Hive-Engine, an essential platform for creating and managing custom tokens on Hive.
Challenges Faced and the Need for Funding
Matt acknowledged that Splinterlands had faced significant challenges in recent times, particularly during the 2021-2022 bull market. The team made the decision to aggressively expand and diversify, investing heavily in new game development and marketing efforts. However, this strategy ultimately backfired as the market downturn hit, and the company found itself in a difficult financial position.
As a result, Splinterlands is now seeking funding from the Hive Development Fund to support a renewed focus on the core Splinterlands game. The primary goal is to invest in marketing and promotional efforts to attract new players to the game and the Hive ecosystem as a whole.
Addressing Community Concerns
The session addressed several key concerns raised by the Hive community regarding the Splinterlands proposal:
Potential Departure from Hive: Matt emphasized that Splinterlands has no intention of leaving the Hive blockchain, despite some initial wording in the proposal that was interpreted as a threat. He explained that as a business, the team has a fiduciary responsibility to consider all options, including potential offers from other blockchain platforms, but their preference is to remain on Hive and help it succeed.
Botting and Unfair Practices: Splinterlands has taken significant measures to reduce the prevalence of bots and unfair play in the game, including introducing a season pass requirement for the "Wild" format, where bots were previously allowed. Matt acknowledged that bots had been a significant issue in the past, but the team has made progress in addressing the problem.
Onboarding and User Experience: Splinterlands is currently focused on improving the onboarding process and overall user experience for new players. This includes rebuilding the website to be mobile-friendly, streamlining the account creation process, and providing better trial experiences for users before they commit to a Hive wallet.
Synergy with Hive's Content Creation Ecosystem: Matt explained that Splinterlands already integrates with Hive's content creation ecosystem, using the platform for announcements, proposals, and community engagement. The team plans to further enhance these connections, including adding educational modules about Hive within the Splinterlands onboarding process.
The Bigger Picture for Hive
The Hive Town Hall hosts emphasized the importance of supporting Splinterlands as a key application for the Hive blockchain. They argued that in the current bear market, where many Web3 games have disappeared, Splinterlands' continued presence and potential for growth is a valuable asset for Hive.
The hosts also encouraged the Hive community to consider the broader strategy for the blockchain, which should involve attracting a diverse range of high-quality applications, not just focusing on content creation. They believe that Splinterlands' marketing efforts could significantly benefit Hive by bringing in new users and exposure to the ecosystem.
Closing Thoughts
In his closing remarks, Matt acknowledged the ongoing debate and differing opinions within the Hive community regarding the proposal. He emphasized that he harbors no Hard Feelings towards those who may choose to vote against the proposal, as he respects the decentralized nature of Hive and the community's right to make their own decisions.
However, Matt urged the community to consider the long-term strategic vision for Hive and the role that applications like Splinterlands can play in achieving that vision. He believes that supporting Splinterlands' marketing efforts could be a crucial step in making Hive one of the most popular and successful blockchains in the Web3 space.
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