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I've invested quite a bit of my time and resources into Splinterlands. For the most part, it has been quite rewarding but I can't afford to stop now.

This is why I've decided that at some point, I will be getting one validator license. I can't say when for sure but it will happen eventually. 

The presale round went by in a flash, selling out in a matter of minutes but I suspect that the first tranche is going to persist for quite some time. This means that there's a big opportunity to actually get my hands on one validator. 

In the game, each validator node license is currently selling for $3k worth of SPS. However, you could get it for a lot cheaper on Hive-engine. 

The last time I checked, each validator node license was selling for about $2k on Hive-engine. That is substantially cheaper than $3k and at about the same price as the presale value. 

I'm guessing that the likeliest situation will be that the price of licenses on Hive-engine will move according to the current Tranche of sales and will also be influenced by the price of SPS token. 

This means that getting licenses as soon as possible, especially with respect to the general condition of the market is the way to go. 

### Sustaiable income

Validator licenses ensure the smooth running of Splinterlands and give increased governance ability in the long run. The aim of throwing in the license is to slowly morph Splinterlands into a community-run project. 

On top of being *Splinterlands servers*, you also earn regular dividends from holding validator licenses. This is also in line with my long term goal of creating sustainable and regular income through my investments. 

The bear market presents a golden opportunity to actually get in decent value from small investments. What could be better than earning consistent income from one of the most successful blockchain games in the land?

Just like everything else in my life, buying a validator license will require saving up for it through my income. So, the more income I make, the faster I'll be able to get my hands on a license and begin earning a dividend from it. 

### I might need SPS

I've been accumulating SPS for a while now, with my total staked tokens up to 15K at this moment. Due to the current state of the market, I've pretty much been staking all the SPS I earn and slowly building my portfolio through staking rewards. 

I have a feeling that somewhere down the line, SPS could in fact turn out to be my lifeboat. After all, it is an asset that I have high hopes for and many have predicted that it could reach as high as $5. 

I try not to get ahead of myself with predictions and whatnot because my optimism tends to cloud my objectivism on the topic, but the signs are evident that SPS has a bright future. With this in mind, the success of SPS as a whole could help me facilitate the purchase of validator nodes. 



Other than the purchase of validators, I think a decent pump in the value of SPS could instantly transform my staking rewards into income. I'll keep my fingers crossed, stay observant and hopefully, the odds will be in my favour. 



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