Gala Music is proud to introduce a debut web3 track from The Years with their latest single, “Electric Intervention,” a poignant reflection on our modern digital dilemma.
Set for Signature Edition NFT drop on Wednesday, May 15th, the track is an electrifying blend of indie and alternative pop sounds that invites listeners to reconsider their relationships with technology and fame.
About The Years
The Years consists of Cecil Campanaro and Brian Stanley, a dynamic collaborative force in the Los Angeles indie music scene since their 2016 formation. Known for their evocative soundscapes and thoughtful lyrics, the duo gained early acclaim with their debut EP “Street Queen.” Their music has not only resonated with fans but has also captured the attention of major platforms, being featured on shows like HBO’s “Euphoria” and across networks such as NBC, MTV, and Netflix.
Electric Intervention
This unique song explores the theme of society’s overwhelming obsession with transient fame and the pervasive influence of technology. The track is crafted with pulsating rhythms and vibrant melodies that challenge listeners to disconnect from the noise of social media and reconnect with their genuine selves. This song is a call to action, urging an awakening to the real connections and experiences that life has to offer beyond the digital realm.
With the power of our Artist Upload self service portal, Gala Musicians can manage their own releases from naming prices to suggesting drop schedules and uploading music videos.
Gala Music artists enjoy a 70% revenue share for NFT tracks sold. Making music with Gala is the perfect way to build a music career in the web3 world while maintaining total control over your art.
There’s always something new in the Gala Music All Access store, and we always encourage our artists to think outside the box and to create truly memorable offerings for their devoted fans. From limited edition merch to exclusive once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet your favorite artists, the All Access store has tons of reasons to stack that $MUSIC.
You can now collect $MUSIC on the daily for simply discovering and listening to new music on the Gala Music app. When you listen to at least 10 unique tracks each day, you’ll get reward points toward the daily Listen for Rewards distribution.
The Gala Music app is your home for the latest drops and emerging artists on the go. With account integration, custom playlist creation, $MUSIC rewards, live stream concert events and more, the Gala Music app is your ticket to the best in web3 entertainment.
As the music industry continues to grapple with the complexities of fair compensation and artist rights, Gala Music is emerging as a transformative force, championing the interests of emerging artists in a landscape often dominated by established platforms and traditional mechanisms. This is increasingly significant in light of recent developments, such as Spotify’s decision to reduce royalty payments to songwriters, which is poised to further squeeze the already modest earnings of creative professionals.
Spotify’s latest subscription rate hike plan to include audiobooks as a Premium tier feature, songwriters and publishers did not get the royalty boost that might be expected from a subscription cost increase. Instead, the membership restructuring will introduce a new bundle disbursement rate for royalties that includes audiobooks. As a result, US songwriters and publishers’ royalty value will drop by an estimated $150 million over the coming 12 months. SOURCE
Fair Pay for Gala Recording Artists
Gala Music, built on the innovative GalaChain, leverages cutting edge web3 tech to create a decentralized ecosystem where artists can thrive by maintaining control over their music and directly engaging with their audiences.
Unlike traditional music platforms that offer minimal royalties and limited transparency, Gala Music introduces an equitable revenue model where artists receive a substantial 70% share of the revenue from NFT track sales. This model not only ensures artists are fairly compensated but also aligns with Gala Music’s core philosophy of empowering artists rather than exploiting them for profit.
But NFT track sales aren’t the only way for artists to earn with Gala Music. Artists can also receive $MUSIC in a variety of ways, including direct tips from users, rewards based on platform track listens and more. By building a fan base on Gala Music, an artist is securing a plethora of potential revenue streams with the power to significantly boost their careers.
To learn more about Gala Music’s industry-empowering vision, read the Gala Music Whitepaper.
Gala’s partially decentralized structure allows artists to bypass the restrictive practices of the music industry that have historically undermined their financial and creative autonomy, while still adhering to high quality standards for platform offerings. Through features such as the Gala Music Jukebox Node DePIN, the Artist Upload self service portal and the All Access store that allows artists to share unique and creative experiences, artists and fans can interact in novel ways with the potential to transform an entire art form for the better. From direct sales to live concerts, special promotions and more, Gala Music is a game changer for artists’ careers.
The recent shift by Spotify highlights a broader industry trend where the economics do not favor the artist. According to reports, Spotify’s bundled subscriptions for audiobooks and other content are expected to further reduce the royalties that songwriters can earn from the platform, pressing the need for alternative solutions like Gala Music where artists’ contributions are valued and rewarded.
Resonating Change
Gala Music’s response to the industry’s challenges is not just about offering better pay. It’s about a revamp of the artist’s role in the music industry that puts the creators back in the driver’s seat.
Through blockchain technology, Gala Music provides transparency, allowing artists to see exactly how their music is being consumed and ensuring that they are compensated accordingly.
Smart contracts make it possible for artists to easily manage things like releases and rev shares, and the unsurpassed security of GalaChain ensures a safe environment that uplifts and rewards artistic integrity. This level of clarity and fairness is absent in conventional music streaming services, which have often been criticized for opaque payout processes and disproportionately low payments to artists.
Gala Music is much more than a free streaming platform; it’s a movement towards a more just and artist-focused music industry. It represents a shift from a corporate-dominated space to one where independent artists can pave their own paths and receive the full value of their creative output. As the landscape of music continues to evolve, Gala Music represents hope and fairness in the future of music, promising a better deal for artists and a richer, more diverse musical culture for fans around the world.
Welcome to Common Ground World, a thrilling evolution of the beloved farming simulator genre, now improved with the limitless possibilities of web3 empowerment! Formerly known as Town Star, this game has undergone an epic transformation in partnership with the award-winning Common Ground film and its regenerative agriculture project.
Imagine the joy of farming combined with the groundbreaking technology of web3! As one of the first-ever games to bring blockchain features like real item ownership and crypto rewards to competitive play, Common Ground World takes your gaming experience to the next level. And the masterminds behind this innovation? Some of the creative legends who brought you Farmville and Words with Friends!
Built on the powerful GalaChain, Common Ground World boasts the widest selection of NFTs on the blockchain — over 300 unique NFTs, each with its own special abilities! This means YOU can truly own your path, customize your gameplay like never before, and be part of something revolutionary.
And guess what? Whether you’re a hardcore strategist or just looking for some casual fun, we’ve got you covered. Common Ground World is FREE for everyone to enjoy! That’s right — no barriers, just pure gaming excitement.
This litepaper is your sneak peek into all the incredible updates coming your way. Dive into the revamped tokenomics, explore our incredible roadmap, and discover all the new features that are about to transform your gaming world. Every decision we make is guided by YOU, our amazing community — we’re building this together!
Buckle up and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
All details shared in this document are inherently fluid as is customary with live service games; we always try to take our userbase’s feedback into consideration in the decision making process.
Tokenomics
Get ready to DIG IN! We’re thrilled to introduce $SOIL, the brand-new token for Common Ground World on GalaChain! Alongside $GALA, this game-changing cryptocurrency unlocks an entire world of premium access. You can use $SOIL to enhance your NFTs, access exclusive content, and snag limited-time promotional NFTs that give you unique abilities within the game!
$SOIL will have a total maximum supply of 1,000,000,000 -one billion- tokens ever, which will be distributed to players everyday in a variety of exciting ways:
From playing Daily Challenges and collecting Town Points using eligible Reward NFTs (80% of $SOIL daily distribution)
Logging into the game while running Common Ground World V2 Nodes at least 6 hours per day (15% of $SOIL daily distribution)
Logging into the game while operating Founder’s Nodes at least 6 hours per day (5% of $SOIL daily distribution)
Other activities from participating and reaching a Leaderboard score from some Individual or Guild Competitions, or even in Social Activities where this token is the prize!
Plus, Gala can distribute $SOIL for special events and promotions, stay tuned for surprise rewards!
The daily $SOIL distribution follows a halving system bed below in Table 1, that’s carefully designed to ensure long-term balance. And when you spend $SOIL— it can get burned.
$SOIL daily distribution amount by $SOIL supply in the market:
Total Supply (<)
Total Daily Distribution
500,000,000
1,369,863
750,000,000
684,932
875,000,000
342,466
937,500,000
171,233
968,750,000
85,616
984,375,000
42,808
992,187,500…
21,404…
And so on…
So, what can you DO with all this $SOIL? Here’s just a taste of how you can use it to level up your game:
Power up your Upgradeable NFTs to reach new heights of effectiveness through all 20 levels
Snag Consumable Boosts from the Gala Store as they become available
Buy promotional NFTs directly from the Gala Store
And that’s just the beginning—we’ve got more epic uses for $SOIL on the way!
If you’ve been collecting DIRT—the off-chain version of $SOIL—, get ready for a migration as DIRT will be converted into $SOIL.
Remember, $SOIL is your ticket to an upgraded, premium adventure in Common Ground World—but don’t worry, you can always jump into the action for FREE too!
Common Ground World Node
Get ready to harness the true power of decentralization with our Common Ground World V2 Node NFTs! Originally known as Town Star Nodes, these nodes have been reimagined and supercharged for the next generation of gaming. Run by our amazing operators, these NFTs aren’t just tools—they’re the backbone of your guild management and a direct line to obtain $SOIL!
Right now, running your node earns you DIRT daily and soon, you’ll be raking in daily $SOIL rewards! That’s right—by operating your node, you’ll secure a piece of the action by spicing up your gameplay, improving your NFTs, and boosting your progress in ways you’ve never seen before!
These V2 Node NFTs represent the heart of decentralization and give you the ability to create and manage your own guild. Own one, run it, and reap the daily benefits as you pave your way to success in Common Ground World!
Competitions
Ready to prove you’re the ultimate town builder? The Events section is where the real action happens! Every week, we host an adrenaline-pumping competition where players battle it out for the top spot—and trust us, the rewards are worth it!
Our weekly event kicks off at 10 am PTon Tuesdays and runs for an intense 72 hours, wrapping up at 10am PT on Fridays. Each competitor starts with a predefined Town, and the race is on to build the most efficient, high-powered town possible. It’s all about strategy and speed—how many Stars can you rack up before time runs out? The more Stars you collect, the higher you climb on the leaderboard!
And when the dust settles? The top performers win awesome prizes like $GALA, and sometimes even exclusive Blueprint NFTs! These rare NFTs don’t just sit in your Town—they activate unique effects that give you significant bonuses without taking up valuable space. Talk about game-changing!
Each challenge comes with a particular twist— a special meta that spotlights a specific craft or craft family. It forces you to think on your feet and develop new strategies, keeping the gameplay fresh and challenging every single week. Not only that, but the biome and surrounding lands change, too—meaning you’ll need to adapt your builds to different environments every time!
Want to get a jump on the competition? Keep an eye on the Common Ground channels in the Gala Discord community! We drop all the juicy details about the next weekly event as early as the previous Wednesday, so you can strategize and be ready to dominate!
For a breakdown of leaderboard rewards, head to Annex 1 of this document. Good luck, and may the best town win!
Roadmap
We’re committed to delivering quarterly updates packed with fresh features, new mechanics, and constant quality of life improvements to keep Common Ground World innovative and evolving!
Common Ground Mode
Released!
In the Common Ground mode, your mission isn’t just to survive but to revive. In this single-player, long-term game mode, you’re given a daunting challenge: take a heavily damaged plot of land and turn it into a thriving oasis. Channeling the heart of regenerative agriculture and the spirit of the Common Ground movement, you’ll need to carefully restore the biomes, nurturing the soil and vegetation back to life—one tile at a time.
Your journey begins with a small, barely workable corner of land. But with patience, strategy, and persistence, you’ll breathe life back into the earth, transforming it from a barren wasteland to a flourishing landscape. This is not just a game; it’s a test of your expertise and commitment to mastering the art of sustainability.
Think of Common Ground Mode as the ultimate advanced challenge for those who want to dig deeper into the game’s mechanics. With no pressure from competition, slower growth times, and no Wages on Workers or Gas to sell your crafts, it’s a calm, and methodical challenge. But make no mistake—it will test your skills to the limit. If you can unlock the land’s true potential, you’ll prove yourself a Common Ground World expert, no matter how long it takes!
Guilds
Released!
In Guilds, teamwork makes the dream come true! Join or create a Guild to participate with your Guild mates in electrifying Guild Competitions and prove that your team is the best!
Joining a Guild
Ready to team up and conquer the world of Common Ground? Jump into the Gala Game’s Discord server and head to the #cgw-guilds channel—your gateway to joining an epic community of players! Find the perfect Guild to join, collaborate with like-minded strategists, and dive into team-based adventures. The action starts here, so don’t miss out—your future Guildmates are waiting!
Creating a Guild
As a Common Ground World Node V2 NFT owner, you now have the ability to create your very own Guild, bringing together players to dominate team-based events and score valuable Guild Resources!
But that’s just the beginning. With Library slots, Guild Leaders can lend their most useful NFTs to other members, allowing everyone to level up their towns and unleash sharp strategies! Imagine the possibilities—strategic gameplay takes on a whole new meaning as Guild members share in the benefits of key NFTs, amplifying their collective strength. It’s not just about individual success anymore; it’s about working together for the good of the entire Guild!
So rally your allies, pool your resources, and take your Guild to new heights—because in Common Ground World, unity is strength, and the rewards are waiting for those who seize them together!
Daily Challenges
Released!
Get ready for a new challenge every day in the Events category! Dive into the Daily Challenge and start collecting Town Points with your eligible Rewarding NFTs. Place them, complete the challenge, and claim your Town Points for your daily slice of the $SOIL rewards! The more you contribute to the challenge, the bigger your reward—it’s that simple!
Here’s how it works: when a Daily Challenge timer ends (5PM PT), the daily reward of $SOIL is divided among all players who completed the challenge. Your share depends on how many Town Points you contributed compared to everyone else. If you’re bringing in big points, you’ll claim a major chunk of $SOIL!
For example, let’s say Player A racks up 800 points and Player B scores 200. Player A will claim a whopping 80% of the daily $SOIL rewards, while Player B gets the remaining 20%. The more you contribute to the challenge, the bigger your rewards!
And it gets even better for Guild Members—if you’ve borrowed a Rewarding NFT from your Guild Library, you can still use it to collect Town Points in the Daily Challenge. In this case, the NFT’s owner takes 50% of the rewards, and you, the borrower, will snag the other 50%. Teamwork pays off!
Make sure your NFTs are held on GalaChain or as ERC-721s if stored on Ethereum, as ERC-1155 NFTs won’t work for the challenge—though they can be bridged!
You can find the current list of Eligible NFTs for Daily Challenges in the Annex 2 of this document.
Note: After the initial release, DIRT will be temporarily distributed in place of $SOIL to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Upgradeable NFTs
Get ready to elevate your gameplay with Upgradeable NFTs! In this thrilling new feature, you’ll be able to take your NFTs to the next level—literally—by leveling them up through 20 tiers of enhanced abilities and effects. Using $SOIL and an array of upgrade materials, you can customize and amplify the powers of your NFTs like never before, adding a whole new layer of strategy to the game!
Upgrade Materials
The key to unlocking your NFT’s true potential! These non-fungible tokens come in three vibrant colors—Red, Blue, and Green—and five rarities: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary. Collect them in Competitions, Social Activities, the Gala Store, and more! As you gather and combine these materials, you’ll boost your NFTs, unlocking strong new effects that could change the game in your favor. Participate in Daily Challenges, Events, and social activities to gather these precious upgrade materials, or grab them straight from the Gala Store. You’ll have everything you need to evolve your NFTs and keep your gameplay fresh & new!
Guild Upgrades
It’s not just your personal NFTs that can level up—Guilds can power up too! You’ll be able to increase member slots and Vault space for storing Guild Resources by upgrading the Guild Leader’s Common Ground World Node V2 NFT. But here’s where it gets even more interesting: upgrading a Guild requires $SOIL and merging other Node NFTs together to access a more amazing Guild!
Crypto Crafting & Bots
The future of automation is here with the introduction of Crypto Crafting! Back in the early days of Town Star, players were lucky enough to receive Bot parts—and now, it’s time to bring them to life! In Common Ground World, you’ll finally be able to mix and craft those Bot parts to build your very own robotic helpers. Whether you want to automate crafting lines or boost production efficiency, these Bots are ready to streamline your town-building flow like never before!
Imagine your Bots taking over tedious tasks, freeing you up to focus on even bigger strategies! Just remember, your Bot parts must be in a GalaChain-linked wallet to participate in this next-gen crafting feature.
VOX in Common Ground World
VOX are about to enter Common Ground World! Get ready to place any of the thousands Town Star VOX Collectibles in your Town to add a touch of personality, and get help to earn extra Town Points in all your Daily Challenges. It’s time to put your VOX to work and unlock more in-game perks!
Further Development
Common Ground Academy & Consumable Boosts – Boost your gameplay with impressive time-limited consumables!
Extended Guild Content – Supercharge your Guild with new capabilities and greater rewards for teamwork.
Referral Program – Invite your friends, and earn exclusive rewards for growing the Common Ground World fellowship!
Town Visits – Explore your friends’ and Guildmates’ towns to get inspired or offer tips.
Native Mobile Version – Play Common Ground World right into its own mobile version app!
Conclusion
The team would like to deeply thank the incredible Common Ground World community for their outstanding support, whether you joined during the earliest days of Town Star or if you are recently starting this adventure. Your enthusiasm, feedback and passion pushes us to provide the best game everyday; we invite you to keep discussing, sharing your perspective and always challenging us to make the best possible game. We make Common Ground World together!
Common Ground World aims to transcend entertainment into global sustainability, promoting values and principles of environmental impact while providing a fun adventure for players.
Our goal is to put power in the hands of our players to let them decide the future of the game through new content and features based on a collective mission: Organizing through Guilds, improving NFTs and enhancing the node ecosystem, among others.
Welcome to a new era of conscious gaming; welcome to Common Ground World.
Annex
Annex 1. Weekly Rewards List. Subject to change.
Rank
$GALA Reward
1
40,000
2
30,000
3
25,000
4
21,000
5
18,000
6
16,000
7
14,500
8
13,000
9
12,500
10
12,000
11 – 25
11,000
26 – 50
7,000
51 – 100
3,500
101 – 225
1,400
226 – 400
500
401 – 600
250
601 – 900
150
901 – 1200
100
Annex 2. List of eligible Rewarding NFTs as of September 2024. More may be added in the future.
NFT Name
Town Points
Express Depot
1
Basketball Court
2
Mirandus VOX
2
Gala Turntable
3
Uncommon Basketball Court
3
Water Tank
3
888 Orb of Hope
5
Death Row Records
5
Rare Basketball Court
7
The Lab
7
Alfa Fountain Ok
8
Town Star VOX
8
Mr. Puddles
9
Buggy Water Bot
10
Brine Storage
11
Grape Storage
11
Sugarcane Storage
11
Water Tower
11
Wheat Storage
11
Epic Basketball Court
13
Warp
13
Haunted Crypt
14
Haunted Graveyard
14
Rare Brine Storage
14
Rare Grape Storage
14
Rare Sugarcane Storage
14
Rare Water Tower
14
Rare Wheat Storage
14
Wheat Stand
14
Epic Stylin Ride
16
Solar Panel
16
Epic Brine Storage
17
Epic Grape Storage
17
Epic Sugarcane Storage
17
Epic Wheat Storage
17
Rare Wheat Stand
17
Epic Water Tower
18
Epic Wheat Stand
20
Flow
20
Legendary Basketball Court
20
Bitrue Wheat
24
Simplex Sugarcane
24
Lolli and Pop Shop
25
Broken History
30
Legendary Stylin Ride
32
Alfa Fountain Good
35
Legendary Brine Storage
45
Legendary Grape Storage
45
Legendary Sugarcane Storage
45
Legendary Wheat Storage
45
Unanimous
45
Alfa Fountain Great
50
Rare Lolli and Pop Shop
55
Haunted East Wing
60
Haunted West Wing
60
Tesla Coil
60
The Noir Hero
60
Galaverse in the Mediterranean Sea
67
Golden Egg
70
Rare Bitrue Wheat
70
Legendary Water Tower
72
Legendary Wheat Stand
72
Alfa Fountain Majestic
75
SaltyBot
75
Haunted Porch
79
OKex Barter Station
91
CraneBot
100
Rare Simplex Sugarcane
100
Rare Solar Panel
100
Epic Bitrue Wheat
120
Haunted Main Tower
140
Rare Tesla Coil
140
ElfBot
200
Into The Galaverse 2021
202
Legendary Lolli and Pop Shop
350
Legendary Solar Panel
666
Legendary Tesla Coil
1155
Epic Simplex Sugarcane
1629
Legendary Bitrue Wheat
2577
DigiFinex Cotton
2832
FarmBot
3018
Legendary Simplex Sugarcane
3027
Ancient Bitrue Wheat
3075
Ancient Simplex Sugarcane
3075
Annex 3. $SOIL and Upgrade Materials required by Level to improve a non-Node Upgradeable NFT. Subject to change.
Level
$SOIL Req. per Level
Materials Requirement
2
700
52 Red Common Materials + 40 Green Common Materials + 32 Blue Common Materials
3
1,200
54 Red Common Materials + 40 Green Common Materials + 32 Blue Common Materials
4
1,500
54 Red Common Materials + 40 Green Common Materials + 32 Blue Common Materials
5
1,700
16 Red Uncommon Materials + 40 Green Common Materials + 32 Blue Common Materials
6
2,100
16 Red Uncommon Materials + 16 Green Uncommon Materials + 32 Blue Common Materials
7
2,500
16 Red Uncommon Materials + 16 Green Uncommon Materials + 16 Blue Uncommon Materials
8
3,000
16 Red Uncommon Materials + 16 Green Uncommon Materials + 16 Blue Uncommon Materials
9
3,600
8 Red Rare Materials + 16 Green Uncommon Materials + 16 Blue Uncommon Materials
10
4,300
8 Red Rare Materials + 8 Green Rare Materials + 16 Blue Uncommon Materials
11
5,200
8 Red Rare Materials + 8 Green Rare Materials + 8 Blue Rare Materials
12
6,200
8 Red Rare Materials + 8 Green Rare Materials + 8 Blue Rare Materials
13
7,500
4 Red Epic Materials + 8 Green Rare Materials + 8 Blue Rare Materials
14
9,000
5 Red Epic Materials + 4 Green Epic Materials + 8 Blue Rare Materials
15
10,800
6 Red Epic Materials + 5 Green Epic Materials + 4 Blue Epic Materials
16
12,900
1 Red Legendary Materials + 6 Green Epic Materials + 5 Blue Epic Materials
17
15,500
1 Red Legendary Materials + 1 Green Legendary Materials + 6 Blue Epic Materials
18
18,600
2 Red Legendary Materials + 2 Green Legendary Materials + 2 Blue Legendary Materials
19
22,400
2 Red Legendary Materials + 2 Green Legendary Materials + 2 Blue Legendary Materials
20
26,800
2 Red Legendary Materials + 3 Green Legendary Materials + 4 Blue Legendary Materials
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