It's been a long time since I posted, but I think time is ripe for a food for thought post...
With the rapid innovation in gaming ecosystem especially due to Blockchain technology,
I believe Spacetime will need to pivot to a GameFi based MMORPG business model.
As blockchain gaming gains momentum, I reckon the following points for STS to consider:

1) Introduction of AL crypto-token => This could be dropped in high level zones, special events and have a real life value. ( And supplement Plat as a secondary currency)
2) All in game items in market can be bought/sold using this token.
3) Vanities ( And given AL has so many unique ones!) MUST be made into NFT's. A mint number assignment could also drive scarcity ( And marketplace fee could make STS passive income)
4) In future Character weapons, and crafted mats could also be made and traded as NFT's
5) The character itself could be made into NFT's and traded in the secondary marketplace

Would love to know if STS is considering about a pivot to GameFi and Play to Earn in future?