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Bridging Your Music to Gala Chain

Bridging Your Music to Gala Chain

by | Aug 3, 2023 | Gala Music

Decentralized content on Gala Music is made possible thanks to our proprietary blockchain, ‘Gala Chain’ — to make use of it super easy, we’ve included some useful information on bridging and a couple of step-by-step guides below.

Various forms of Bridging :

a) Townstar ETH Tracks — Has the option to bridge to Gala Chain and Send NFTs.

b) Vault tracks — Has the option to transfer to Ethereum (ETH). When transferring ‘Vault’ items (a.k.a Treasure Chest) to ETH, they’ll still need to go to the legacy Townstar contract.

c) Gala Chain Tracks — have the option to bridge to ETH v3, send Gala Chain NFTs, and go to track pairing.

d) New v3 ETH Tracks — have the option to bridge to Gala Chain.

Step-by-step procedure on how to Bridge Townstar Ethereum (ETH) to Gala Chain NFTs :

  1. To support bridging, the user should have an account that supports web3/Gala wallet and have ETH NFTs.

2. Log in to the site and go to my collection page

3. Choose an ETH NFT and select “Bridge to Gala Chain” from the options available.

4. Select the option and follow the steps to complete the bridging.

5. To complete the bridging transaction, the user should set the gas speed, accept the terms and conditions, and approve/confirm the transaction through (web3 /gala wallet).

6. If the transaction happens successfully, the user should see a success message.

Batch Bridging :

  1. To support batch bridging, users should have a web3 wallet connected to their account (since Gala wallet is not supported for batch bridging)
  2. The Batch bridging aims to bridge multiple Townstar ETH NFTs to Gala Chain in one transaction.

3. Click on “Bridge my tracks” and you will be able to see all the ETH Nfts which can be transferred to Gala Chain.

4. Select all the NFTs that you want to bridge.

5. You can also manage the numbers when having the same ETH NFTs/tracks

6. After selecting the required tracks, click continue to confirm the transaction on the web3 wallet

7. When the Bridging happens successfully, you should see a success message.

Step-by-step procedure on how to Bridge Gala Chain to V3 ETH NFTs:

  1. To support bridging, the user should have an account that supports web3/Gala wallet and have Gala Music Track NFTs.
  2. Log in to the site and go to the “my collection” page
  3. Choose a Gala Chain NFT Track and select “Bridge to Ethereum” from the options available.

4. Choose the track to bridge, checklist TCs, and click ‘Continue’

5.Ensure that gas fees will be applied in the form of ‘$Gala[Gala Chain]’

6. Enter the correct ‘Transfer Code’ and 2fa if enabled (only for Gala wallet users) and click ‘Bridge’

When the Bridging happens successfully, you should see a success message.

Step-by-step procedure on how to Bridge V3 ETH to Gala Chain NFTs:

  1. To support bridging, the user should have an account that supports web3 and has v3 ETH NFTs.
  2. Log in to the site and go to my collection page
  3. Choose a v3 ETH NFT and select “Bridge to Gala Chain” from the options available.

4. Choose the track to bridge, checklist TCs, and click ‘Bridge’

5. To complete the bridging transaction, the user should approve/confirm the transaction through (web3).

Note: Earning BEAMs on the platform is only possible if you have your tracks on Gala Chain and if they are paired to a Gala Music Player Node with the required uptime of 20 hours per day.

Important: Set the right sending speed when making a transaction since it needs to be in sync with the average gas fee for the ETH network to ensure transaction success.

You can check the average Gas Fee using a tool like https://etherscan.io/gastracker and it’s recommended that “sending speed” matches the trend of the gas fee. For example, the table gives us moderate prices for gas fees (Note: usual ranges are 10–40 low, 40–60 medium, and 60 and above are high) :

As always, thanks for joining us on this journey. Let’s continue to work together to empower artists and fans around the world! To learn more about our bridging and contract updates read our Gala Chain and Bridging post.

Founder’s Node Proposal: Testing a New Transparent Voting System

Founder’s Node Proposal: Testing a New Transparent Voting System

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Gala Games

This Founder’s Node vote is a TEST of our new transparent voting notification system in Discord, which will allow users to easily access specific vote data.

Let’s cut right to the chase. We’re about to launch the most delicious and mouth-watering debate in the history of Gala Games — Pizza, Tacos, or Sandwiches?

Although this Founder’s Node vote might seem like a lighthearted and playful ice-breaker, it represents a significant milestone for our community. We’re dedicated to transparency, inclusivity and decentralization, and we’re excited to put this new feature to the test. Our wizards have been tinkering away behind the scenes, and now we’re ready to see their newest spell in action.

For the implementation of this feature, Node vote code repos have been submitted to an external auditing service. We will release the results of the audit as soon as it is available.

Setting the Menu

The outcome of this vote is significant in one way. The victorious food item will determine the fare for the next casual IRL Gala Gold gathering. So if you’re in Gala Gold and want to connect, make sure you get your say on the menu!

This vote is open now to all Founder’s Node operators. Operators, cast your vote now at https://node.gala.games/.

You’ll find real-time voting updates in Discord in the node-vote-results channel.

May the best food win!

Governance Vote Node Proposal

Which of the following food items is your favorite?

Option 1: Tacos
Option 2: Sandwiches
Option 3: Pizza

P.S. Please vote responsibly. Gala Games cannot be held accountable for any sudden cravings or midnight snack runs that may result from participation in this vote. We’re all in this together, folks!

Today we’ve got an announcement to make.

Today we’ve got an announcement to make.

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Gala Music

Today we’ve got an announcement to make. Our distribution algorithm is getting an upgrade — here’s what V2 means for you…

TL: DR

  • Going forward, the listen count from other major platforms will be taken into consideration across all tiers of tracks (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum)
  • Gala Music listen counts for exclusive tracks (both permanently and temporarily exclusive) will attract a greater weighting
  • Tracks that are really popular, outside the Gala Music ecosystem, will likely see an increase in their distribution
  • Tracks that are less popular outside the Gala Music ecosystem, will likely see a decrease in their distribution

V1

Version One of the Gala Music distribution algorithm served us well during the earlier phases of deployment. Its job was to ensure emerging artists got the most attention — and it did this well.

However, as our music catalog expands, we’ve noticed that more Gala Music tracks are simultaneously doing well on our platform and others.

Because of this, we’re updating our distribution algorithm, to ensure that track popularity, outside of the Gala Music platform, is more accurately reflected in track (and by extension node) owner reward calculations.

How it Works

Previously, reward distribution was based on “listen count” and unique “listener count” on the Gala Music platform, with a few exceptions. Going forward, “listen count” from other major platforms will be taken into consideration across all tracks. Gala Music “listen counts” will continue to have a higher weighting.

In addition, Gala Music “listen counts” for permanently and temporarily exclusive tracks will also have a greater weighting.

Moving Forward

We’re excited about the latest update to Gala Music but as always we will keep a close eye on how things are performing with V2 of your ‘popularity algorithm’ implemented. We will be tracking distribution rewards daily and will adjust (and inform you) should the algorithm need adjustment to ensure we’re maintaining and scaling the fairest and most balanced ecosystem we can.

Please do keep an eye on our blog for additional updates and more Gala Music news, if Taco’s not on holiday, our discord announcements are pretty good and regular too…

Gala Games Store Adjustment for More Stable User Pricing

Gala Games Store Adjustment for More Stable User Pricing

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Gala Games

Starting on Tuesday August 1, the Gala Games store will use the 3-day moving average price of tokens accepted as payment to protect purchasers against sudden volatility.

At Gala Games, our commitment has always been to foster a community of fairness, stability, and fun. We strive to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional, whether you’re adventuring in one of our games or navigating through the aisles of the Gala Games Store.

Previously, the prices of items were based on real-time data for $GALA and ETH. While this method allowed for market-responsive pricing, it also left room for sudden unexpected changes due to external factors like market manipulation and sudden volatility.

Many of you have expressed that this system creates unnecessary inconvenience and we’ve taken your feedback into consideration, so we’re introducing a new pricing model: the 3-day moving average. This change will significantly reduce the impact of sudden price swings and offer more consistent, predictable pricing.

A 3-day moving average is a calculated average of the most recent three days’ data, used to smooth out short-term fluctuations and highlight longer-term trends or cycles.

Here’s what this means for you: With this update, the prices you see in the store will reflect the average value of $GALA, ETH, SILK, etc. over the past three days. This smoother pricing approach makes sudden spikes or dips less impactful, providing a more balanced and user-friendly shopping experience.

The change takes effect starting on Tuesday, August 1st and will likely remain permanent, but for now is considered a test of the new pricing system.

Our goal with this change is to protect our valued users against the effects of sudden market volatility and potential manipulation. We want you to shop with confidence, knowing that the pricing you encounter is steady and fair.

As always, we’re grateful for your continued support and feedback. We’re excited about this improvement and we hope you are too. So head on over to the Gala Games Store and check out the new pricing model in action!

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