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In this episode of The Lion's Den, host Task and guest SimpleGame engaged in a lively discussion around the recent Splinterlands proposal to the Hive Development fund (DHF). SimpleGame expressed strong opposition to the proposal, viewing it as a "threat" rather than a legitimate request for funding.
SimpleGame began by providing some context around his involvement in the Hive ecosystem. He announced that two prominent Hive projects, Crypto-Shots and Ragnarok, have joined the Darkcloaks ecosystem. Crypto-Shots will be integrating its NFT collection onto the Darkcloaks platform, while SimpleGame's studio, Crystal Spider Games, is taking over development of the Ragnarok game.
Turning to the Splinterlands proposal, SimpleGame did not mince words, calling the company "bankrupt" and questioning their motives. He argued that Splinterlands has provided little value to the Hive chain over the years, despite onboarding a large number of "ghost accounts" that have not meaningfully contributed to the ecosystem. SimpleGame was particularly critical of Splinterlands' threat to leave Hive if they do not receive the requested $500,000 in funding.
SimpleGame expressed concerns that the Splinterlands community, based largely on the X platform, is unaware of Hive's existence and is primarily focused on pumping the value of their in-game assets. He believes this represents a "pump and dump" mentality that does not align with Hive's long-term vision.
In contrast, Task noted that Khal, who was not present for the discussion, has a differing view and supports Splinterlands. Khal believes the company has provided value to Hive, despite SimpleGame's criticisms. The hosts agreed to invite Khal onto the show next week to present his perspective on the Splinterlands proposal.
The discussion then shifted to the importance of infrastructure development on Hive. SimpleGame highlighted projects like 3Speak, VSC, and InLeo as examples of the kind of foundational work that is crucial for the chain's growth. He emphasized the need for more active participation from the community in supporting these initiatives, rather than just focusing on short-term financial gains.
Task echoed this sentiment, urging listeners to become more engaged in monitoring the activities of witnesses, proposal recipients, and core developers. He encouraged the community to voice their opinions and hold these stakeholders accountable, as they have a vested interest in Hive's success.
Overall, this episode of The Lion's Den provided a thought-provoking examination of the challenges and opportunities facing the Hive ecosystem. The debate around the Splinterlands proposal highlighted the need for open and transparent discussions, as well as a focus on long-term, sustainable development rather than short-term financial incentives.
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