It's difficult to talk about Splinterlands and related projects in the blockchain ecosystem outside of the online community itself. Personally I don't mention anything crypto related except for a couple friends because of crypto being viewed as a way to get a quick buck or scammed. Basic concepts like proof of work vs proof of stake is still relatively foreign. It's a shame how the most known stories typically are the rug pulls and they overshadow the honest projects. Regardless, that just gives our community a more insightful outlook because of the many benefits that digital token network offers.
One overlooked benefit I that I enjoy about Splinterlands and related projects is the lack of physical clutter. The idea of having ownership of assets that don't take up space and turn into physical waste is relieving. It's convenient that valuables can just be accessed with a online wallet key. The accessibility of blockchain projects too is helpful for people that typically are left out of cutting edge technology.
The greater the participation regardless of the amount of money creates a diverse community around the project. Adding diversity helps with governance of a community too. Governance seems to be one utility of a token that is important outside of money uses. Seeing how the token governance of Splinterlands community plays out can give lessons on how it can be applied to real world communities.
Miami Coin is one example of a city that will give a shot at governance tokens for use of funds for small projects like a park. In conclusion, although there may be a poor reputation of crypto money, blockchain game communities have a bright future. The simple benefits of efficiency, accessibility, and low barrier for entry provide a snowball effect for long-term trusted governance.