We’ve got the perfect way to wrap up a hot summer hump day, enjoying some explosive extraction PvPvE action with Last Expedition, the future of FPS powered by GalaChain.
These live “Play with the Devs” events in Discord are always a community hit, and not only because the game is so awesome. These folks are some of the most experienced FPS game developers in the world, having contributed to renowned franchises such as Halo and Call of Duty. Basically, they live and breathe gaming. Think you have what it takes to literally beat them at their own game?
It’s all happening at 5pm PT in the LE-Lobby channel of the Gala Games Discord community.
If you’re prepared to take on the nightmare predators of Aura, suit up and get ready for action. If you haven’t played before, make sure you get the game downloaded and installed, then get some practice runs under your belt.
All you need to get in the game is a free Gala account and a free Epic Games account. Get started at LastExpedition.game. Discord voice chat will be used for in-game communication during the event, so be prepared to voice collaborate with your team.
Spectator Mode
Even if you don’t feel like playing, Last Expedition has a killer spectator mode that allows you to control camera angles and toggle between remaining players to get you as up close and personal with the FPS action as possible.
Get Unique Insights
While the team is playing, there’s a good chance they’ll let some awesome info nuggets slip about the future of Last Expedition. Remember, this game is still in Early Access and there is a ton of excitement still to unfold. Spend some time with the ones who know and you’ll probably learn something valuable.
Offer Feedback
These developers are great down-to-earth people who love connecting with the community over games. They’re happy to hear your feedback and they’ll always take it to heart, working out ways to deliver the most cutting edge empowering gaming experience you’ve seen.
So come join us in Discord for “Play with the Devs,’ tomorrow (Wednesday, July 17th) at 5pm PT and let them know that you can’t wait to make this a weekly tradition. Invite your friends and let’s make this event one to remember!
Get ready to LOL as “Chicago, I’m Home” brings Barry Brewer’s stand-up brilliance to Gala Film.
Barry’s Windy City stand-up comedy special dives deep into the humorous and poignant moments of his life. With over fifteen years of experience, Barry brings his unique perspective to the stage, blending real-life stories with his sharp comedic wit.
Exclusive Content and Rewards
Anyone with a Gala Film account can watch the special for free and ad-free, with the unique chance of getting rewards only on our innovative platform. Dive deeper into Barry’s world with exclusive content and rewards. Collect NFT Moments from the special, each priced at $79.99, featuring various rarities (Bronze, Silver, or Golden).
Each Moment unlocks your ability to receive Gala Film rewards daily, based on the total; viewership count of “Chicago, I’m Home ” for that day. For now, rewards are issued in $POPCORN (1:10 POPCORN to $FILM ratio), the placeholder token for $FILM, which will launch soon as the official Gala Film utility token. You’ll find more details about Gala Film’s rewards and vision in the Litepaper.
NFT Moments are found in Moment Packs and each Moment Pack contains a single reward eligible Moment from the special.
Bulk Purchase Discounts
Bundle up your Moment purchases to save big:
Buy 3 Moment Packs at a time for $229.99 (4.16% discount)
Buy 9 Moment Packs at a time for $679.99 (5.55% discount)
Buy 12 Moment Packs at a time for $899.99 (6.24% discount)
Moment Rarity and Supply
Type
Unique Moments
Max Supply
Gold
6
2,400
Silver
15
8,550
Bronze
27
18,900
Total
48
29,850
Collect Your Favorite Moments
Collect Moments to complete Scenes from the special. When you complete Scenes, you’ll enhance your reward potential as outlined in the Gala Film Litepaper. To unlock the maximum possible reward boost, you’ll have to complete all available curated Scenes for “Chicago, I’m Home.”
The Gala Film platform offers a revolutionary decentralized approach to distributing film content. Powered by a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) through Gala Film’s Theater Node ecosystem, content is powered and delivered on the Decentralized Content Delivery Network (DCDN), allowing Theater Node operators to receive rewards for carrying the platform workload.
In the simplest terms, a web3 wallet is your digital wallet for the decentralized web. Think of it as a special app that lets you store, send, receive, and manage your cryptocurrencies and digital assets. But it does more than just hold your “money.” A web3 wallet can interact with decentralized blockchain applications (dApps), making it a crucial tool for navigating the web3 world.
Typically, a person will only have a single IRL wallet, holding important items like driver’s licenses, credit cards and maybe some cash. One notable difference with web3 wallets is that it’s rather common to have more than one. For people dabbling in cryptocurrency through a mainstream exchange such as Coinbase, they may look no further than their Coinbase wallet, which will include all the functions they’ll need to trade and own on that platform. However, once users are interested in exploring new platforms and different blockchain ecosystems, they’ll quickly find that a new wallet will often optimize organization and convenience.
Wallets on GalaChain
Gala’s wallet approach is fairly simple due to the fact that GalaChain was built for the Gala ecosystem. Therefore, your GalaChain wallet is connected to your free Gala account. Having a wallet on GalaChain is as simple as having a Gala account.
Please note that while your GalaChain wallet is closely connected to your GalaChain account, it is yours and yours alone. Gala is a non-custodial wallet, meaning that it does not have access to your wallet or its private keys.
Tokens on GalaChain are built to interoperate with Ethereum, allowing you to bridge NFTs, crypto and in-game items to and from the Ethereum blockchain with ease. This is also accomplished by integrating one of the supported Ethereum-based web3 wallets with your Gala account. This connection can be made in your account’s Settings menu. For a quick guide on how to make this connection, check out this support article.
Our recommended external web3 wallet for the Ethereum blockchain is Metamask, the most widely used and trusted web3 wallet software in the world today.
Why Are Web3 Wallets Important?
Web3 wallets are essential for several reasons to anyone looking to experience the full range of opportunities and interactions available in web3:
Ownership and Control: Unlike traditional banking, where a third party holds your funds, web3 wallets give you full control over your assets. You own your private keys, which means you have complete control over your funds and transactions.
Security: Web3 wallets use advanced cryptography to secure your assets. As long as you keep your private keys safe, your funds are secure.
Decentralized Access: Web3 wallets allow you to interact with decentralized applications without needing to create multiple accounts. This is akin to having a universal login for all dApps, making the user experience seamless and efficient.
Innovation and Flexibility: With web3 wallets, you can participate in new financial systems, like DeFi (Decentralized Finance), and access unique digital assets like NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens).
How Do Web3 Wallets Work?
Public and Private Keys
At the heart of every web3 wallet are two types of keys: Public and private keys. These keys are not literal keys, but strings of cryptographic codes that play different roles:
A Public Key is like your bank account number. It can be safely shared with others and used to receive funds.
A Private Key is like your PIN or password. It’s used to sign transactions and access your funds. Keeping this key secure is critical because anyone with your private key can control your wallet.
There are several types of web3 wallets, each offering different features and levels of security:
Software Wallets are applications or browser extensions, like MetaMask, that you can install on your computer or smartphone. They are convenient and easy to use but can be vulnerable to malware and phishing attacks. This is why it’s important to lock or log out of your software wallet when not in use.
Hardware Wallets: These are physical devices, like Ledger or Trezor, that store your private keys offline. They offer enhanced security by keeping your keys away from internet-connected devices, making them immune to online attacks.
Paper Wallets: These are simply printouts of your public and private keys. While they can be very secure (if stored safely), they are not practical for everyday use and can be easily lost or damaged.
Custodial Wallets: These wallets are managed by a third party, like an exchange, which holds your private keys for you. While they offer convenience and easy access, they also require you to trust the third party with your assets.
In the Gala ecosystem, as described in the Gala Ecosystem Blueprint, wallets play a pivotal role. GalaChain, the purpose-built blockchain for the Gala Games, Film and Music ecosystems, integrates with web3 wallets to provide users with seamless access to their digital assets and interactions within Gala dApps. Whether it’s buying in-game assets, participating in community votes, or collecting rewards through node operations, a web3 wallet is your gateway to these activities.
Looking for a deeper dive into web3 wallets and the security behind them?
Gateway to Web3
Beyond digital piggy banks, web3 wallets are your personal keys to the decentralized world of web3. By giving you full control over your assets and enabling seamless interaction with dApps, web3 wallets empower you to take full advantage of the innovative opportunities within the blockchain space. As the Gala ecosystem and the broader web3 landscape continue to grow, understanding and utilizing web3 wallets will be essential for anyone looking to participate in this new digital frontier.
API, TPS, AI, SDK, DAU… so many acronyms. Never fear! DevSpeak is here!
Welcome back to DevSpeak, the series where we try to improve your understanding of the often dense and confusing language developers use to communicate about their craft. There’s no shame in not knowing these kind of tech terms… but in case you don’t want to ask your dev friends, DevSpeak has your back.
Today, we’re talking about APIs. You’ll hear this term tossed around a lot, and with good reason! APIs are a fundamental part of how software is developed, utilized and expanded upon throughout the entire tech world!
API, Defined
API stands for Application Programming Interface, and they are one of the primary tools developers will use to integrate data, services and functionality from previously made software into their new applications. APIs allow developers to call the resources of another application so that not everything has to be built from scratch every time.
APIs are a set of rules that govern the framework by which different pieces of software communicate. These rules can be customized to only share specific information, meaning developers can create and call on a wide variety of APIs for different purposes, knowing that no one is getting full, unadulterated access to software just from this kind of connection.
Let’s say that you have your collection of non-fungible teddy bears ready to release on GalaChain. You’ve got an amazing multiplayer platformer – ”Grizzly Picnic” – developed and ready to release… but you need to access the Gala platform’s data to see how much BearPower a user has when they log in. Well, hook up that API and there’s already a pipeline made for you!
Anytime you need to get information from an existing piece of software for your software to use, there’s probably an API for that.
Without APIs, a new tool or system would need to be developed every time data needed to get from one application to another. That is simply not how tech grows. Applications are highly specialized, and rather than waste development time on building data pulling systems from the ground up, specialized developers would rather work on what they’re best at and plug in tested, standardized tools to build the foundation for inter-app communication.
This standardization is better for everyone. When someone builds new software, it’s usually because they want people to use it. Creating robust tools for other developers to integrate your app into their project is a great way to provide more utility, but also to ensure that your product is being used in the best way possible. You give people the ability to get more out of your app, while ensuring that you are still in control of the data within your application.
Have you ever wondered why you’d see “Pay with PayPal” buttons on sites that aren’t PayPal? Let’s be honest, most of us don’t even think about these anymore before we click. At first deeper thought though, this may seem a little suspicious. If you’re on some obscure store page, why would you give them your credentials? PayPal has created an API for people to verify encrypted info and initiate payments on their platform. More for retailers, more for customers… and it has been absolutely critical in PayPal’s rise to a ubiquitous payment method on all sorts of different transactions.
Ever wonder why your phone seems to know when you travel? Google Maps APIs allow tons of apps to call all sorts of data about your location and the services around you. Or sometimes the other way. You know exactly where that driver with your tacos is because their phone is sending data to an API, then the app you’re seeing it through is calling that data through an API.
APIs are ways a piece of software can be connected to, meaning they can be customized in a huge variety of ways. There are definitely APIs for specific data calls, but there are also private APIs that can only be used by specific entities or apps. Companies will often have private internal APIs just for managing and calling customer or employee data.
APIs Are Everywhere
It’s important to understand that we’ve discussed some examples, but APIs are incredibly varied. We are not exaggerating when we say that they are everywhere. Think of APIs as the nerve tissue connecting all the disparate parts of our body of technology in the modern world. The APIs are what keep our tech working together and building on the foundations created by each other.
Most apps you engage with are constantly using multiple APIs to call data. Why embed everything in the front end and bog it down when you can create a secure API for the front end to communicate with the back end?
Any upgrade to any of your programs or devices at any time is using an API to distribute those new files.
Anytime you stream, you’re being sent that information through an API.
Swipe a card? API.
Any time that two or more pieces of software are communicating with each other, you’ll find APIs behind it.
AP-Bye
That’ll do it for this DevSpeak, but we’ll be back soon to dispel the confusion around other common tech terms. If you’ve missed any of our previous editions, check them out below!
Last Call for Mystery Boxes Time is running out to grab the $4.99 Mystery Boxes from NxWorries, featuring Grammy winner Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge. Each box offers three unique chances to win prizes, including $MUSIC and $GALA, an exclusive Gala Music remix NFT track, a Gala Music Jukebox Node, and signed memorabilia. Stack these limited-edition boxes and win big while you still can!
Rakim Drops you won’t Find Elsewhere Get ready for an exclusive drop this Friday from hip-hop legend Rakim. The EP features seven instrumental-only NFT tracks from his upcoming album “G.O.D.S NETWORK REB7RTH,” releasing on July 26th. Find these tracks on Gala Music at 1pm PT.
Feel the summer vibes with Emily Faye’s special 80s remix of “Summer Feeling,” mixed by Chuck Chuckachucka. This track is perfect for your summer playlist. Available now!
“Fearless,” the first single from Lil Xtra’s “Make It Through Fall” album, drops on Tuesday, July 16th at 1pm PT. This track delves into the struggles of physical pain and the lingering ache it leaves behind. Don’t miss it!
Marking the Gala Music NFT debut for Kouadis, “Streben Nach Oben” drops on Tuesday. It’s a song about determination, hope and perseverance through challenges. It’s an inspiring track that encourages belief in oneself and the pursuit of goals.
In the world of music streaming, it’s easy to think of “a penny here” and “a penny there” as insignificant, but it all adds up, and when royalties are going to fraudsters, it makes a huge negative impact on the industry.
A recent study reveals that streaming fraud robs artists of $2B in royalties annually. Gala Music’s web3 technology aims to solve this issue, ensuring fair compensation for artists and web3 as a whole presents an elegant solution to the ownership issue that plagues music today.
App Feature Updates The latest updates on the Gala Music app make it easier than ever to enjoy web3 music. Customize playlists, watch live performances, and stream as much as you want for free.
Gala Music is your web3 music network, and we’re not only empowering artists with new ways to create and sell their art– We’re empowering you by letting you have a say in what makes it to the platform next.
Use your free weekly NextUp votes to decide on three news tracks and one new artist to be added to the Gala Music platform. You can even spend some $MUSIC to unlock additional votes! Cast your vote now.
$MUSIC is the token that makes the Gala Music world go round. There are lots of ways to get it and lots of things to do with it. You can operate a Jukebox Node to power decentralized tracks and activate their rewards for owners and artists, or you can simply collect NFT tracks to share in the success of the artists.
Gala Music Tracks are always free to listen, and new NFT tracks are dropping every weekday. Each new NFT track is limited to only 100 digital copies, so if you want to build a reward enabling collection of your own, be sure to watch the drops and stay close!
You can also get your hands on $MUSIC even without owning a track or operating a node. Whether referring new users to Gala Music, engaging with one of our exclusive live stream events or simply discovering new music on a daily basis, there are tons of ways to empower yourself and start your $MUSIC collection.
