There are several methods to get the most out of your Splinterlands experience. Ultimately, there are three types of coins circulating in the ecosystem: Credits, DEC, and SplinterShards (SPS).
Credits - An in-game currency that players can use to buy card packs or spend on the open market.
DEC Tokens - Obtained through competitive play, they can be used to purchase exclusive items and rarer card packs. Players also use DEC to rent cards.
SPS Tokens - The Splinterlands ecosystem governance token. Currently, you earn SPS for every NFT or DEF token you own. The more you own, the rarer your items will be, the more SPS you will receive. Ultimately, SPS will have governance capabilities, but they are not yet active. For now, players can use the token to participate in special tournaments. Players can also bet SPS on the game and claim passive income.
There are several ways to earn tokens in Splinterlands. The more you invest in this game, the better positioned you will be to make money. When you start playing without any initial investment (aside from the $ 10 Summoner's Book), the winnings will be slim. Winning in battles and completing daily missions will quickly position users to increase their earnings in the game.
Complete your daily missions, every day, and claim those rewards. You will need five wins with a certain type of hero character (called Splinter). This could take you anywhere from 10 minutes to as much as 45 minutes per day, depending on your tactical skills.
Join competitive battles to earn DEC and level up your account. Always try to reach the highest league possible. This will be Bronze 3 at the beginning, followed by Bronze 2, up to Silver, Gold, etc.
As you earn rewards and receive cards, your account value will increase. Players with a lot of cards will automatically win a larger daily SPS airdrop. This airdrop will continue until August 2022.
Why do I get different amounts of DEC for prizes?
The fact is that you are not the only one involved in the battles. The game has a certain group of rewards and these rewards are divided among the winners of each battle. The more DEC in the pool, the more of these tokens you can get if you win. Also, your earnings will depend on the number of players, your league level, and other factors.
Another important thing to note is that DEC retention percentages decrease with each game you play. So in your first games, you may get 100% of the reward; later this percentage will decrease. Of course, for the play-to-win element to be successful, DEC's retention rates are reset to maximum every 24 hours.
If you want to earn even more, use the Gold Foil and Alpha / Promo cards, which will give you a 10% bonus. And don't forget the guild bonus, which can go up to 20%.