by GalaChain | Mar 16, 2024 | GalaChain
The time has come to unveil the next panel judge at the 24-hour GALAthon Hackathon on March 20th. Today, we are pleased to spotlight Paul Hsu, the Founder and CEO of Decasonic. Decasonic is a pioneering venture and digital assets fund dedicated to building innovative products on the blockchain.
With an extensive background in driving growth and fostering groundbreaking projects in the blockchain space, Hsu’s expertise and leadership have positioned Decasonic as a crucial player in cultivating the next wave of transformative blockchain technologies and startups.
Paul Hsu: A Catalyst for Blockchain Excellence
Paul Hsu’s journey at the helm of Decasonic has been defined by repeatedly identifying, supporting and nurturing startups that harness the capabilities of web3 tech to challenge traditional industries and create scalable models for the future.
His strategic vision has not only propelled Decasonic to success but has also contributed significantly to the broader web3 by supporting projects that push the boundaries of what is possible with blockchain technology.
A Judge with a Vision for Disruptive Innovation
In his role as a judge for the GalaChain Hackathon, Hsu brings a keen eye for projects that demonstrate a clear disruptive potential, combining innovative blockchain applications with proven, viable business models.
His experience guiding startups through every step from concept to market means he has an amazing sense for projects that are not only technically sound but also market-ready, with a clear path to adoption and growth.
What Paul Hsu Might Look for in a Winning Entry
Given his background, Paul Hsu is likely to prioritize hackathon projects that:
Embody Disruptive Innovation: Projects that leverage GalaChain to challenge and redefine existing stagnant business models or industry standards, showing the potential growth to be had from embracing web3 tech.
Demonstrate Technical and Business Acumen: Entries that exhibit a strong understanding of blockchain technology coupled with a viable business strategy that features clear use cases, target markets and monetization models.
Focus on User Adoption: Projects that prioritize a seamless user experience and demonstrate clear, intuitive strategies for user adoption and engagement – critical factors for the success of any blockchain innovation.
Sustainability and Long-term Vision: Initiatives that not only address current market needs but also show potential for sustained growth and adaptability to future technological developments.
Fostering Innovation with Paul Hsu
Paul Hsu’s inclusion as a judge in the GalaChain Hackathon brings his unique experience in identifying and helping grow outstanding projects over the years. His insight into the intersection of technology and business and his proven track record will hopefully guide participants towards creating solutions that are not only innovative but also primed for adoption and growth.
As you prepare your plans for the hackathon, let Paul Hsu’s achievements and vision inspire you to aim for solutions that are disruptive, market-ready and capable of contributing significantly to the blockchain ecosystem. His experience in identifying projects that achieve the results of the past in new and innovative ways will give the judge’s panel far more insight into the potential of projects. What can you build to disrupt narrow-minded views of business?
by GalaChain | Mar 16, 2024 | GalaChain
The upcoming GALAthon Hackathon event is set to be a landmark event, not only for showcasing the innovative capabilities of GalaChain but also for celebrating the amazing community that has helped build Gala into what it is today. In this spirit, we are excited to announce Wrecks as one of the judges for the event.
Known within the Gala community for his candid and entertaining content, Wrecks brings a frank and honest perspective to the judging panel. Describing himself as an “Absolutely Mediocre Gamer” and an “Even worse Content Creator,” Wrecks creates relatable content that gamers are after.
Wrecks: A Voice for Authenticity and Fun
Wrecks’s self-deprecating humor belies a deep engagement with the gaming community, where his live gameplay sessions on Twitch and social media presence on X have garnered a loyal following. His approach to content creation, focusing on the fun and sometimes flawed reality of gaming, makes him a judge who can truly appreciate the creativity, entertainment value, and community appeal of the projects developed for the GalaChain Hackathon.
What Wrecks May Look for in Winning Entries
Given his unique position within the community, Wrecks will probably be looking for projects that vibe with his particular perspective on gaming and community, such as:
Gamer-Focused Identity: Projects that are catered to people looking for fun and engaging experiences rather than some abstract innovation will likely appeal to Wrecks’ sensibilities.
Community Inclusion: Wrecks’ is a huge supporter of amateur esports and competitive gaming, so he’ll likely appreciate projects that allow gamers to connect and engage in new and exciting ways.
Accountability: Projects that provide robust, publicly verifiable data could stand out to a judge like Wrecks, who has been very vocal about the power of blockchain to ensure fair play in gaming.
Wrecks’ community and gamer-focused perspective on GalaChain will be a great addition to this hackathon’s judging panel!
Celebrating the Heart of Gaming with Wrecks
Having Wrecks on the judging panel highlights the GalaChain Hackathon’s commitment to celebrating the broader gaming and web3 community, emphasizing that innovation and success come in many forms. His insights will be invaluable in identifying projects that not only push the boundaries of what’s possible on GalaChain but also resonate on a personal level with users, offering experiences that are enjoyable, engaging, and authentically entertaining.
As participants prepare their submissions, let Wrecks’s ethos inspire you to create projects that speak to the heart of the gaming community. This is your chance to impress a judge who values the joy of gaming and the importance of community just as much as the technical achievements of your project.
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by Legends Reborn Age of Chance | Mar 16, 2024 | Legends Reborn
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Today we’re delving into the exciting world of Toklheim card battles with Legends Reborn, created by the talented team at Clash Craft Studios. After its launch at the beginning of this week, players are looking forward to the Litepaper’s release and the game’s first reward season, where they’ll have an opportunity to receive $TOLK for the first time.
As a cutting-edge web3 trading card game, Legends Reborn merges the strategic depth of deck building and classic PvP TCG mechanics with the innovative ownership and reward possibilities offered by web3 tech. All this is made possible by GalaChain’s robust and scalable infrastructure.
Today, we’re thrilled to present a casual Q&A with Govind Nair, one of the leading minds behind this groundbreaking game. Govind shares insights into the game’s development, the inspiration behind it, and how web3 technology enhances the trading card game experience.
Now, on with some insights from Clash Craft Studios’ Director of Design and Product, Govind Nair!
Govind, can you share with us some of your personal gaming interests growing up? Were there any card games in particular that captured your imagination?
My first experience with games was Prince of Persia, the MS-DOS version. The moment I heard the clink of the swords in combat, I knew games would be a large part of my life. Over the years, my favorite game was Fallout 2, this probably pushed me into thinking about games like a designer.
Like many, my first brush with Card games has to be Pokemon. Just the collection of the cards was so evocative that I didn’t even really know how to play until a few years later after getting that first card. Hearthstone is the obvious introduction to Digital Card games which I thoroughly enjoyed. Lately though the Roguelite Deck Builders have really got me hooked – Slay the Spire, Monster Train and Luck be a Landlord (okay, it’s a stretch to call that a card game but the systems are definitely there) are some of my favorites. Hopefully, Legends Reborn becomes really successful and Gala Games wants us to make a Roguelite Deck Builder around the IP. Trust me, we already have designs around how to do it!
The Clash Craft Studios team has brought a unique vision to life with “Legends Reborn.” What are some of your team’s favorite games, and how have they influenced the game’s development?
From the beginning of this project, our approach has never been to be a Hearthstone or a Legends of Runterra with Web3. We believed that the game had to be unique and fun, so the game would incentivize card players to come into Web3 and not the other way around. So just taking an existing game was out of the question, it wasn’t a long term sustainable approach.
We established Hearthstone, LOTR and MTG players as the core audience for the game. In terms of complexity, we wanted it to feel somewhere between Hearthstone and LOTR.
Legends Reborn stands out for integrating web3 technology into the classic TCG format. Can you explain how this technology enhances the gameplay and ownership experience for players?
Broadly speaking, we looked at this technology as a way to mirror the aspects of a physical TCG into a digital TCG. The fundamentals of our feature set were meant to emulate what we expect from a physical card game.
Cards and Creatures – With the ability to trade and rent Creatures and Cards; we want to simulate the ability for players to buy and own cards that they can trade with each other. As one sees in real life, preparing for a tournament has one tailor their deck by borrowing and buying cards based on the requirements of the tournament and the current meta. We plan to facilitate the trading and reselling aspect through web3 features like NFT Minting and a rental system.
Venues – Currently this feature only supports the hosting of matches. But our long term vision with this feature is to simulate custom tournaments where Venue owners can set rules for their own tournament, create requirements on what cards/creatures can and cannot be used, set an entry cost and so on. Eventually, all we want to do is provide interesting card packs as developers and let players decide how to create modes of play and tournament rules; similar to a physical card game.
The concept of ownership and receiving rewards is a pivotal aspect of Legends Reborn. How do you see this changing the way players interact with and value their in-game assets?
Something we really must not forget is that you have to make a fun game first. That is absolutely a must, because only then will players care about the content of your game. But once you have a sizable engaged community, then you can start rewarding players for being good. For those who have been following gaming news; esports is struggling to find a sustainable business model. The reason is that a suitable economic equation hasn’t been created to reward esports players for the number of players they bring into the ecosystem by being awesome at the game. The advantage with web3 is that the reward structure is modeled in right from the beginning.
With Legends Reborn launching on Gala Games, what advantages does GalaChain provide, and how does it support the game’s vision and mechanics?
More than anything, it’s about easy access to and contact with the devs of the chain. We have some crazy ideas for the rental and Venue features– The equally crazy peeps on the GalaChain team are eager to entertain these ideas and innovate ways to make them a reality.
Finally, for aspiring game developers intrigued by web3 technology, what advice would you give them based on your experiences developing Legends Reborn?
Make a fun game first. Don’t rip off an existing game with web3 added on top. We need to get non web3 gamers into the fold. If someone enjoys Fortnite and has spent 100 hours in it; they aren’t going to leave that game behind so easily. Give them a gameplay-centric reason to come over, then they’ll see what they’ve been missing.
Govind’s passion for gaming and belief in the power of web3 to transform the digital entertainment landscape is evident throughout this exciting new game. The team at Clash Craft Studios has not only created an engaging game but also paved the way for future developers to explore the limitless possibilities of web3 gaming and player empowerment.
Stay tuned for more updates on Legends Reborn and other exciting developments within the Gala Games ecosystem. As we continue to push the boundaries of gaming, remember that the future of entertainment is here, and it’s powered by web3 and GalaChain – where ownership, innovation, and community come together to create truly empowering experiences.
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by GalaChain | Mar 16, 2024 | GalaChain
As the GALAthon Hackathon draws near, we’re excited to reveal another distinguished member of our judging panel – Celynne Layug! As Trade Commissioner of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Silicon Valley, Celynne plays a pivotal role in creating connections between the Philippines and global markets, particularly in the realms of trade, Investments, and technology and finance.
Her inclusion as a judge brings a unique international and economic development perspective to the hackathon. The web3 world truly is the entire world, so her view on innovations from a uniquely global perspective is an incredibly important addition to our judging panel!
A Vision for Global Impact and Connectivity
In the context of the GalaChain Hackathon, Celynne’s focus is likely to be on projects that demonstrate clear potential for decentralized collaboration, economic empowerment and scalable solutions that seriously address global challenges.
She represents a bridge between technology and its real-world applications, especially those that can contribute to economic development, inclusivity, and the creation of opportunities across borders. Any technology has real effects on real people… Celynne will likely be interested in both the innovative power of any development and its real-world effects on human beings across the globe.
What Celynne Layug Might Look for in a Winning Entry
Given her background and responsibilities, Celynne might be particularly drawn to projects that:
Promote Global Connectivity: Entries that leverage GalaChain to create new opportunities for international trade, market participation and communication, making it easier for countries to collaborate and share resources.
Drive Economic Empowerment: Innovations that offer solutions to economic challenges – particularly those that connect underserved communities or further sustainability goals across the world.
Showcase Scalable and Inclusive Innovations: Projects should be scalable across different markets, but also stand out as inclusive – ensuring that the benefits of blockchain technology can be accessed by anyone, including those in developing economies.
Building Bridges with Celynne Layug
Celynne Layug’s inclusion in the Galathon judging panel underscores the event’s commitment to projects that are more than just tech for the sake of tech. Innovations that create global impact that fosters economic growth and development will likely stand out to Celynne, as they are definitively in her wheelhouse.
Her perspective should guide participants toward creating solutions that are not just unique but also capable of making significant contributions to international collaboration and economic empowerment.
As participants prepare to showcase their projects, let Celynne’s role drive you to think beyond the technical aspects of blockchain and reach into the real world for inspiration.
Consider how your innovation can serve as a bridge between different cultures, economies, and industries. Harnessing the power of GalaChain to create a more connected and empowered global community is within our power. How will you change the world?
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