But what about when you don’t have the cards you want to build a deck with? 🤔
As you start feeling comfortable at the tables, you’ll notice a lot of cards that your deck needs in it. Sure you can grab your daily packs and wait for the right card… or you can take matters into your own hands and craft excatly what you need!
Cardsmithing
In the world of Tolkheim, skilled artisans use powerful magics to create each card. You may not have the years of experience it takes to become a master cardsmith, but you can still leverage some of the leftover magic in your unused cards to craft a new card here and there!
In your card menu, you can see all the cards you own. If you remove the filter on unowned cards, you could see every available card and how your deck stacks up.
Now even the best player has a few cards sitting around that they don’t use, and we can dismantle those cards to harvest their residual magic!
Dismantling Cards
In your Deck Editor, you can click any card and then click “Deconstruct” to gain Parchment, Black Ink, Blue Ink, or Red Ink based on the card you’re destroying.
NOTE: This will permanently destroy the card you select! Use with caution!
Once you’ve accumulated enough of Ink and Parchment, you can take those resources to craft entirely new cards.
Crafting New Cards
There are a ton of options for cards to craft, so don’t hurry into any decision! Choose how to use your resources wisely. Over time, you’ll get more and more cards… you don’t have to have them all right away!
Once you’ve selected the card you want to craft, double check that you know what the Ink cost is. Different rarities of cards have different costs to craft, and you don’t want to run out before you’ve crafted everything you need.
Click the craft button, and you’re ready to go!
Don’t go overboard all at once. When you craft some cards, see how they work in your deck before you craft a bunch more. You never know when you’ll spot a strategy you didn’t see and your deck-crafting plans may change.
Build Out Your Deck!
Even just making a few cards strategically can open up your deck to using entirely new tactics. The right Action Card at the right time can turn the tides of battle, and crafting the right cards to complement your existing deck can enhance your other cards and open up new combos!
You’re bound to make a miscalculation here and there… don’t sweat it! You can always keep grabbing daily packs or packs from the market for fresh crafting fodder. The best decks weren’t made overnight, but crafted diligently and thoughtfully!
Good luck with your crafting – and good fortune at the tables!
Over the past couple decades, music has evolved as rapidly as technology itself, opening the gateway to a new world that musicians must navigate in order to sink or swim, often (and unfortunately) regardless of the outstanding quality of their art.
In this world, widely adopted platforms like Spotify have become the dominating force, offering artists a way to reach global audiences but often at the expense of fair compensation. With current streaming royalties averaging between $0.003 to $0.005 per stream, many musicians find themselves struggling to earn a living even despite millions of plays. Influenced by factors like the low-cost capabilities of AI production tools, the addition of audiobooks to its Premium membership tier and a corporate “bottom line” mentality that inherently undervalues artists, Spotify continues to devalue the artist’s share as 2024 marches on.
Many artists have simply had enough of Spotify. They know that when their heart and soul are poured into something that can inspire countless listeners, that inspiration should be valued accordingly.
Gala Music is pioneering a new era for artists, leveraging blockchain technology and the scalable power of GalChain. But why stop at enhanced artist earnings when you can also empower them to connect more deeply with their fans and jumpstart their careers?
Gala Music clocks in at around $0.01 per stream for artists, more than double what the same artist would receive from the most popular platform in the world.
From well-known published artists looking for a refresh to the numerous independent and emerging artists that fill the platform with life, diversity and individuality, Gala Music is a game changer.
Unlocking $MUSIC Rewards
At the heart of Gala Music’s ecosystem is the $MUSIC token, a utility token that transforms the way artists are rewarded for their work. Unlike traditional platforms, Gala Music ensures that artists are directly compensated in $MUSIC tokens every time their tracks are streamed. The rewards are further amplified when an artist’s NFT track is paired with a Jukebox Node and hosted on Gala Music’s Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN). Once this hosting is activated for a limited NFT track, the track’s owner and the powering Jukebox Node operator are also able to receive regular $MUSIC rewards based on that track’s success.
The community-powered approach to music streaming made possible by web3 creates several distinct ways to participate in the music economy of the future. As a listener, you can discover the latest music and listen for free to directly benefit artists, collectors and the operators who power the network. As a track collector, you can speculate and play a part in the discovery of new artists, then share in their success with tangible rewards. As a Jukebox Node operator, you can provide computing power to the network, hosting multiple tracks and sharing in all their daily rewards.
Artists sit at the forefront of this entire system, benefiting directly from all the incentivized actions that make Gala Music such a revolutionary streaming platform.
Artists, track owners and Jukebox Node operators all share in the distribution of $MUSIC rewards. The most significant beneficiary, however, is the artist. By hosting their music on Gala Music, artists gain access to multiple revenue streams that go beyond simple streaming royalties, including NFT sales, All Access Experience sales, direct tipping and Mystery Box sales.
The benefits of Gala Music’s model are already evident in the earnings of artists who have embraced the platform. Here are some real-world examples of how artists are thriving on Gala Music compared to traditional platforms like Spotify.
Anonymous Artist #1
Gross NFT Sales: $126,500
Streams: 232,000
Gala Music Streaming Income: $3,386
Equivalent Spotify Streaming Payout: $696
Total Earnings (excluding All Access and Tipping): $129,886
Highlight: One track alone made $14,000 in NFT sales.
Anonymous Artist #2
Gross NFT Sales: $310,000
Streams: 622,000
Gala Music Streaming Income: $6,791
Equivalent Spotify Streaming Payout: $1,866
Total Earnings (excluding All Access and Tipping): $316,791
Highlight: Two tracks generated $45,000 each in NFT sales.
Anonymous Artist #3
Gross NFT Sales: $48,000
Streams: 25,000
Gala Music Streaming Income: $1,091
Equivalent Spotify Streaming Payout: $75
Total Earnings (excluding All Access and Tipping): $49,091
Highlight: Each track averaged over $16,700 in NFT sales.
These figures illustrate a stark contrast between the earnings potential on Gala Music versus traditional streaming platforms. While Spotify’s payouts are minimal, Gala Music’s model enables artists to monetize their work significantly better, particularly through NFT sales and decentralized streaming.
Imagine what happens to these already impressive numbers once more people discover the benefit of decentralized music streaming.
Listeners Leaving Spotify
Spotify is already disappointing listeners on multiple levels, leading to what many previous Spotify users would call a mass exodus.
Gala Music not only enhances artist earnings but also deepens the connection between artists and their fans. Through offerings like the All Access Experience, artists can sell exclusive experiences, merchandise, and collectibles directly to their fans. Whether it’s a virtual studio session or a limited-edition autographed collectible, these experiences are unique to Gala Music and offer fans unprecedented access to their favorite artists.
A Revolution in Music Distribution
Gala Music is more than just a streaming platform. By utilizing blockchain technology and the $MUSIC token, Gala Music empowers artists to earn what they deserve and engage with their fans in meaningful ways. While the platform is still in its early stages, the success stories of artists already on board are a testament to its potential. As the platform grows and more listeners discover the benefits of web3 music, the future looks bright for artists who choose to join Gala Music.
For artists looking to break free from the constraints of traditional platforms, Gala Music offers a path to not only greater financial rewards but also creative freedom and deeper fan connections. The era of artist empowerment is here, and Gala Music is leading the way.
We hope you’re enjoying the latter half of this Hot Gala Summer, where the hits keep on coming, along with awesome updates, new artists and cool vibes. 😎
Today we’re announcing a new feature that will revolutionize the way you engage with your favorite tracks on the Gala Music platform: Track Chat. Each track now boasts its own dedicated chat interface, allowing fans to dive deep into discussions about the music, share comments and even post GIFs. This interactive feature is available to all Gala Music account holders, turning each and every song into a community of its own.
Exclusive Chat for Track Owners
For those who own specific tracks, we’ve added an “Exclusive Chat” area. Only owners of a track can access this chat, ensuring a unique and intimate space for deeper conversations and insights. What’s more, only track owners can view the chat history in this exclusive section, making it a truly special perk.
Reminders
While you enjoy this new feature, don’t forget these other exciting opportunities!
Collect $MUSIC Rewards: Even if you don’t own NFT music yet, by listening to unique tracks every day, you can collect $MUSIC rewards through our reward point system. For more details, visit our rewards page.
NextUp Community Governance: Every week, you get to vote on the newest tracks and artists to be added to the platform through our NextUp feature. Each user receives a free vote weekly, but you can unlock additional votes by burning $MUSIC. Cast your vote HERE.
Music Miner on Telegram: Start playing Music Miner, our new free-to-play mini-app game on Telegram, to collect $TREZ tokens. These tokens will be essential for the upcoming minting event. Begin your journey here: Music Miner.
The $MUSIC Box: Your newest chance to win awesome prizes is available now in the Gala Music store. In each $4.99 $MUSIC Box you’ll find 3 unique prizes, from piles of $MUSIC to sold out NFT tracks, or even a Gala Music Jukebox Node, valued at $2000! Get yours HERE.
Start chatting about your favorite Gala Music tracks today and we’ll see you soon!
