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Introducing: The Nodemap!

Introducing: The Nodemap!


As of right now, there are over 6,000 Gala Games nodes online, which rivals just about any node network on the planet. There are only 6669 full Ethereum nodes (down from an average of 11,000 or so) according to EtherNodes. We are one of the most distributed node networks on the planet, thanks to the amazing Gala Games Community!

Together, we are constantly pushing the barriers of innovation, breaking the walls of what is considered possible in both the worlds of gaming and blockchain. However, we are only just beginning. Today, we would like to unveil the beginning of the Nodemap (Node Roadmap).

As was announced at GalaCon two weekends ago, the next major iteration of the Node Network will include the integration of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) from Protocol Labs. Currently in Beta, the IPFS version of the Gala Game Node will allow users to support the ecosystem by contributing to the distributed content delivery network for Town Star and other games from Gala Games. This system is already completed and in the final stages of testing and will be released to the invite-only Gala Games Platform Testers within the next week. We expect that it will be released to the broader community over the next several weeks.

The current specifications to run an IPFS node are:

  • A stable internet connection
  • 4gb of ram
  • 2 CPU cores
  • 20gb of extra space
  • Port Forwarding Authority

These can (and probably will) change before the final public release, but this is an idea of what might be needed.

What is next?

It is for this reason that we have compiled The Nodemap! Eventually, our wonderful designers will put this in a pretty graphic, but for now we wanted to get this to you as soon as possible so that you can understand what is being built and to position yourself to best support the fastest-growing decentralized network in the world.

Note: We have not included dates in this document, as this represents what we are working on and in which order they are likely to appear.

Next Major Milestones:

  • Governance Voting: Undergoing Deployment — We are in the process of pushing the code that will enable us to make governance votes via the Gala Games Node Interface. This update will include some graphical updates to bring the Node Software into line with our new branding.
  • IPFS: Decentralized Game Files — The IPFS node is getting ready to go into closed beta testing with the Gala Games Platform Testers. This will make it possible for the Town Star game files to load from all over the world from the nearest and best node. Initially, there will be no particular bonus for running an IPFS node, but in the future those who are using the IPFS nodes may receive additional points in the distribution based on where their nodes are and how much traffic they serve for the network.
  • Oracle: Informing the Global NFT Supply: The Gala Games Node Network will serve as the supply oracle for the interconnected network of L1 and L2 solutions that Gala Games is working on integrating into the ecosystem. This includes projects like Flare and Binance Smart Chain, as well as others not yet announced. This will also include the supply and explorer for other subsidiary in-game currencies for all games on the Gala Games Network.
  • API Interface: Distributed Endpoints for Network Information — One of the key components of a decentralized network is that the network can be independently audited by the community and people interested in supporting the network. In the interest of supplying this information, we will be adding distributed API endpoints with read only access to the network. Data provided by these APIs may include: The Treasure Chest, In-Network Gala Wallets, Critical Node Information, All In-Game NFTs, Daily and Historical Distribution Information, Game-Specific Data like Leaderboards, Store Supply and Current Prices, and a lot of other interesting information!
  • Additional Distributions NFT and In-Game Currency Distributions: EVERYTHING that is released on the Gala Games Network passes through the Gala Games Node Ecosystem. This means that every single game on the Node Ecosystem will have both NFTs and in-game currencies dropped to the Gala Games Node Operators as rewards for helping to support the network. If you are interested in getting NFTs and in-game currencies to spend on microtransactions in games, the best way to do this is through supporting the network with a Gala Games Node.

Within the next week, we will be releasing a series of proposals which will allow users to learn more about the community initiatives surrounding the Gala Games Ecosystem. We look forward to continuing to improve the strength and robustness of the network as we grow the Gala Games team and community.


There is a LOT more coming for the Gala Games ecosystem, so make sure to keep in touch, watch the Discord (http://galagames.chat) and get ready for more interesting news! Follow Gala Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or in our Discord!

The BAT Tournament: A Colossal Week in Townstar

The BAT Tournament: A Colossal Week in Townstar


Brought to you by Brave

What happens when you strap the BRAVE lion into the front seat of the play-to-earn rocketship that is Gala Games and initiate the ignition sequence?

Brave and Gala Games have been building their partnership for several months with offerings such as the ability for players to hold Basic Attention Token in their Gala Games accounts and the physical NFT Minotaur King crystal sculpture that was sold in the Brave Swag Store near the end of last year. Now these two key players are teaming up yet again, and this time they are honored to bring the growing Gala ecosystem the most exciting collaborative Town Star tournament event to date: The BAT Tournament.

Today, Brave and Gala are here to officially announce the week-long tournament event. Beginning on March 16th, contestants who hold the required amount of BAT in their Gala Games accounts will spend exactly seven days building the town of their dreams in a dedicated Brave Townstar server. At the end of the event, the total prize pool of $5000 will be divided among the players with the most successful builds according to the payout structure below. The BAT Tournament’s prizes will be paid out in BAT, directly to the Gala Games accounts of the winners.

$5000 Prize Pool!
1st Place — $1000 BAT
2nd Place — $800 BAT
3rd Place — $500 BAT
4th Place — $400 BAT
5th Place — $300 BAT
6th-10th Places — $200 BAT
11th-20th Places — $100 BAT

To Be Eligible to win this massive tournament event, not only must you be Brave, but you must hold at least 20 Basic Attention Tokens in your Gala Games account. This means that if you have accumulated BAT by using the Brave browser and are currently holding them in the Uphold wallet, you will need to transfer them to the Ethereum-based Gala Games account to be eligible for prizes.

Gala Games and Brave Livestream AMA

The day after the tournament’s launch, on March 17th, Jason Brink (Chief Marketing Officer) from Gala Games and Luke Mulks (VP of Business Operations) from Brave and will get together for a livestream AMA on Theta.TV to discuss the Town Star BAT Tournament and Brave and Gala Games’ ongoing partnership, as well as make another exciting announcement! You never know what kind of extraordinary collaborations may be on the horizon for these two winning companies, especially when they join forces.

Gala Games Town Star x Brave NFTs

Coming soon! Brave and Gala Games will unveil their second physical NFT (Non-Fungible Token) collaboration. The limited Brave and Town Star-themed physical NFTs will be available for players and fans to purchase exclusively from the Brave Swag Store. Stayed tuned for more info and don’t miss that livestream!

About Brave

Brave Software’s fast, privacy-oriented browser, combined with its blockchain-based digital advertising platform, is reinventing the Web for users, publishers, and advertisers. Users get a private, speedier web experience with much longer battery life, publishers increase their revenue share, and advertisers achieve better conversion. Users can opt into privacy-respecting ads that reward them with BAT (Basic Attention Token), a frequent flyer-like token they can redeem or use to tip or contribute to publishers and other content creators. The Brave solution is a win-win for everyone who has a stake in the open Web and who is weary of giving up privacy and revenue to the ad-tech intermediaries. Brave currently has over 25.4 million monthly active users and over 1 million Verified Publishers. Brave Software was co-founded by Brendan Eich, creator of JavaScript and co-founder of Mozilla (Firefox), and Brian Bondy, formerly of Khan Academy and Mozilla.

About Gala Games

Founded by greats from the gaming and blockchain industry, Gala Games is redefining the world of gaming by giving power and ownership back to the players. Using advanced web 3.0 technology to create a decentralized network to power the games of tomorrow, Gala Games’ mission is about refamiliarizing the world with a lost sense of play and allowing anyone and everyone to become more free in the process. Eric Schiermeyer, the CEO of Gala Games was a co-founder of Zynga and has been one of the most innovative minds in digital gaming of the 21st century. With Gala Games, he is backed by an all-star team of the most brilliant minds and skillsets in both digital gaming and blockchain. The team at Gala Games looks forward to bringing the world a new sense of play (and countless games) as the future of gaming unfolds.

Candy is dandy — but treasure’s a pleasure!

Candy is dandy — but treasure’s a pleasure!


Gala Games is extremely fired up to announce one of our latest collaborations. This time we’re working with one of the leading crypto directory sites, CoinGecko.com!

At CoinGecko you’ll find the latest prices and charts for all things cryptocurrency, with data compiled from multiple sources all over the world. You’ll also find links and resources that will empower you to do your own research and connect you to the best communities out there. CoinGecko is a one-stop powerhouse resource for the crypto community, and Gala is proud to announce them as a new friend in the world of blockchain.

You may use CoinGecko regularly to check current market prices or to locate the best place to learn about your favorite cryptocurrencies, but did you know that you can also create a CoinGecko account of your own and use it to earn rewards? All you need to do to start earning Candies with CoinGecko is sign up and sign in. Just do what you already do every day: Check the charts so you can tweet to your heart’s content.

For every consecutive day that you sign into your CoinGecko account, you’ll get more Candies than the day before, and this next part is where it gets really exciting.

Your CoinGecko Candies can be redeemed for exclusive CoinGecko rewards, including awesome discounts, informative e-books, free NFTs and more! But the real treasure that all you Gala Gamers will want is coming soon, and trust us, you’ll want to save up your Candies for this!

Gala Games will soon release an exclusive mystery NFT that will be included in the CoinGecko Candies rewards list. Like everything else in the list, this Gala NFT will be exclusively available for Candies, so unless you have an active CoinGecko account, you’ll miss out!

This CoinGecko Gala NFT will have some playable utility in a TBD Gala Game. Town Star, Mirandus, Fortified, or something unannounced? You’ll have to wait and see! Once you’ve redeemed your Candies, the sweet mystery NFT will be dropped into your Gala Treasure Chest like magic.

Who doesn’t have a sweet tooth when it comes to exclusive and free NFTs? Hurry up and create your CoinGecko account today so that you can be among the first to pick up this amazing new NFT from CoinGecko and Gala Games!


There is a LOT more coming for the Gala Games ecosystem, so make sure to keep in touch, watch the Discord (http://galagames.chat) and get ready for more interesting news! Follow Gala Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or in our Discord!

Mirandus Monday: Seeking Shelter from the Storm

Mirandus Monday: Seeking Shelter from the Storm


Welcome to the Tavern! (work in progress, development update)

Everyone knows what it is like to walk out from the elements…from the rain, snow, or even the sun, to step into the darkness of a place of shelter. The transition from the world outside to the world inside, with the slow moment as your eyes adjust and your senses tell you that no matter what it might feel like outside, the stout walls surrounding you are now tempering the worst of what nature may have to throw at you.

(work in progress, development update)

Tonight, on this Mirandus Monday, you find yourself stepping into a tavern. The sound of people talking filters across the distance, and the crackle of fire reaches you from the hearth. You might be able to hear laughter, bargaining, or pleading in this tavern somewhere in the Citadel of the Earth. The banners of green and gold hang from the vaulted ceilings where the light casts shadows amongst the beams. Patrons laugh and share drinks, and the bearded man looks your direction as you approach the bar.

(work in progress, development update)

A tankard of summer honey mead or a rich brown ale serve as a counterpoint to the crusty bread , pungent cheese, and smoked sausages served by the trencherfull. Leg of lamb or venison stew make you feel the health creep back into your bones as the winter chill leaves you. You can hear the bard in the corner, but nobody can hear you and your small band of adventurers as you discuss your plans…should you head up into the hills to fight goblins or travel along the coastline where you have heard that there is a group of brigands that have overrun an outpost on a rocky spit of land.

In the world of Mirandus, your life is the adventure. What will you do next?


Also, starting next week, we will begin releasing Dev Notes for Mirandus! Information coming soon on the material system within the game!


There is a LOT more coming for the Gala Games ecosystem, so make sure to keep in touch, watch the Discord (http://galagames.chat) and get ready for more interesting news! Follow Gala Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or in our Discord!

Come see Gala Games at DYGYCON on March 13th!

Come see Gala Games at DYGYCON on March 13th!


From live Dungeons and Dragons to AMAs that went on for hours, to supercharged networking in the digital expo powered by Gamerjibe Social, we all had an amazing time at the first ever GalaCon. While we can all agree the festivities were over too soon, we already have a solution lined up while you lovely people are waiting not-so-patiently for the next GalaCon!

Image provided courtesy of SplinterBard

Next Saturday (March 13th) from 7am to 10am EST, our #PlayToEarnPals over at Splinterlands are hosting DYGYCON in the same virtual space, powered by the one and only Gamerjibe. Gala Games is proud to be the leading sponsor of this event, which promises fun, friends, free stuff and more.

It was through this magical conference last November that we learned about the Gamerjibe space, which holds one-of-a-kind potential to create connections and to bring people together. Come to DYGYCON and you’ll see… Guests of a Gamerjibe event tend to forget that they’re not really there in person. Time flies, no one wants to leave and you’ll probably end the day with about a dozen more friends than when your day began.

Image provided courtesy of SplinterBard

Bitbender will be delivering a talk and community engagement event that you will not want to miss, but even if you can’t make it into the DYGYCON event, the talks from Jason and other DYGYCON partners will be streamed live with the help of some of our favorite influencer friends.

In the DYGYCON Auction House, you’ll have the opportunity to bid on rare collectible NFTs including 1 of 1 Splinterlands sketch art, exclusive collectibles from UltraRare, even Mirandus property!

Step up to the Splinterlands Challenge Booth and try your Splinter skills facing off against a Pro. If you are victorious, you’ll win an “I Beat a Pro” NFT that will gain you access to future exclusive Splinterlands tournaments. And don’t forget to stop by the SWAG booth, where you can fill in your crypto addresses for free drops and chances to win amazing spawn prizes.

If you couldn’t get enough of the live Dungeons and Dragons last week, let’s get the Gala Games community together to do it again as an extension of DYGYCON! The Saturday event is early in the day, especially for those in PST, and that leaves a lot of time for dice-throwing role-playing fun! More on this later closer to the event!

Image provided courtesy of SplinterBard

We can hardly wait for the next GalaCon to get together and play some games and party with all you fine people, but thanks to DYGYCON from Splinterlands, we won’t have to. Pre-register for the free 3-hour event through THIS LINK, and don’t be late! The Gamerjibe space will be limited to 500 guests at a time, and you won’t want to miss a single minute of DYGYCON.


We can’t wait for you to join us at DYGYCON! There will be a LOT more information released as we come closer to the date, including a detailed schedule, so watch our Medium and our Social Media channels for more information!

Join our Discord (http://galagames.chat) and get ready for more interesting news! Follow Gala Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or in our Discord!