The Most Overlooked News in Splinterlands?

There is one thing that SPS DAO is doing right now that is not being talked much about: SPS Governance Proposal - Establish BASE LP

This doesn't look like much from the first glance, most Splinterlands players probably just though oh another proposal about some sort of liquidity pools... I would like to say: this is huge. Possibly the most overlooked big news in Splinterlands right now.

Let me walk you through exactly why I believe that bridging SPS to Base could be a huge thing for Splinterlands and this entire ecosystem.

What Is Base, and Why Does It Matter?

For those who might be unfamiliar, Base is Coinbase’s Layer 2 blockchain built on Optimism. It offers the Ethereum experience with near-zero fees and fast speed, all while maintaining the security guarantees of the Ethereum mainnet. But what really sets it apart is the Coinbase connection - arguably the most mainstream on-ramp for fiat-to-crypto in the world. And for sure the most mainstream on-ramp for the United States based users!

Think about that: millions of Coinbase users, all with access to fiat funding, many with no technical background, now one hop away from SPS. And all of it happening on a chain where transaction fees cost fractions of a cent.

This is not just a convenience update and lower fees. This is a gateway to mass adoption.

The Practical Flow: From Fiat to SPS in Minutes (With Almost No Fees)

Let’s break down a potential flow that will soon be possible:

1. User deposits fiat into Coinbase (USD, EUR, etc.).
2. They buy USDC on Coinbase (Free).
3. They bridge to Base chain in a single click (Free Coinbase supports it natively).
4. They use that USDC to purchase SPS on a Base DEX (like Aerodrome).
5. Then, they transfer SPS to the SPS chain

You might think that sounds like a lot of steps, but in Web3 terms, this is about as seamless as it gets. No complex wallet setups. No Metamask gymnastics. No waiting for Bitcoin confirmations. No Ethereum gas fees.

This is about bringing SPS into the world of practically feeless, fiat-onboarded Web3, all from one of the most trusted names in crypto - Coinbase. This is almost as good as getting SPS listed on Coinbase!

Base and Coinbase: A Highway to Mainstream Users

Coinbase is not just another exchange. It’s the crypto front door for many in the United States and beyond. It's regulated, user-friendly, and increasingly integrated into mainstream finance (like ETFs and corporate payroll systems). When Coinbase built Base, they weren’t just creating a tech stack—they were laying the groundwork for a consumer-grade Web3 platform.

And now Splinterlands is getting into that space!

Being on Base means visibility. It means that Splinterlands and SPS can become native elements of the wider Coinbase and Base ecosystem. That could mean inclusion in wallets, DApps, partner promotions, and maybe even a listing on Coinbase proper—though I don’t want to speculate too far. Still, the doors this opens are real, and they matter.

Right now, Splinterlands is somewhat known in Web3 gaming circles, but it's often seen as siloed—tied to Hive, its own SPS chain, and occasionally BSC (Binance Smart Chain). That structure has served us well in some ways—low fees, speed, independence—but it’s also been a walled garden. Many crypto-native players simply never encounter us unless they go looking. Base changes that.

Why This Is the Most Overlooked News in Splinterlands

I think many of us are underestimating this development. When we hear “SPS coming to Base,” we shrug. “Cool. Another chain.” But this isn’t “just another chain.” This is Coinbase’s Layer 2, with practically zero gas fees, native fiat on-ramps, and growing network effects. And it’s happening at a time when there is a lot of buzz about Base.

If Splinterlands plays this right—if they market it smartly, then this could be the biggest boost to SPS since its launch. Bigger than any card set launches. Bigger than the validator rollout.

Fiat on-ramp into Hive?

Also, if you are in US there is no way to get fiat directly into Hive, this could be a backdoor fiat on-ramp into Hive. Basically go through the same five step process then burn SPS tokens for DEC and transfer DEC into Hive Engine and swap for Hive or transfer SPS tokens into Hive Engine and Swap for Hive, though I think burning for DEC is better because it reduces the amount of SPS tokens in circulation in the process...

What do you think? Am I completely off-Base here? :)

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