For one, there is almost no transactional volume in the game, nor will this be something that tries to compete with Bitcoin, so the distinction is moot. Let's be blunt: for all intents and purposes the game is pretty much dead.
Without a way for new players to deposit the game is obviously less active, but that'll change if/when the new depository opens. When the depo opens transaction volume will increase with new players, and then incentive to follow through on smooth's suggestion to split current M into game and ownership tokens kicks in, and then hopefully the game token gets listed on some exchanges.
I don't think anyone underestimates the damage CK suffered recently, but the potential is still good, and if the community keeps working together to fix the problems, then the future can still be positive for CK.