Playing the games in our growing tApp (Telegram mini app) ecosystem is more rewarding than you may think.
Sure, when you play Music Coin you’ll position yourself for seasonal and daily $TREZ distribution (more details in the $TREZ Litepaper). But there is more to the Music Coin reward system than that.
$GALA on TON
We bridged a nice pile of $GALA over to TON (4 Million $GALA to be precise) where it’s now designated as the Music Coin referral reward pool. The bridged version of $GALA on TON is called $TGALA, and you can view the wallet containing the 4M $TGALA on TONviewer at the link below:
Collecting $GALA through referrals is almost a game of its own within the already rewarding world of Music Coin.
As you invite new users who join the game, you will continue to build up $GALA rewards, in addition to the standard in-game rewards that will determine your share of the first seasonal $TREZ distribution.
As you unlock new levels, you’ll have a chance to collect even more $GALA per referred user.
Once wallet integration is complete, you’ll be able to get your accumulated $GALA rewards out of the game and use them however you like in the Gala ecosystem!
But you’ve been warned… Once the 4M $GALA referral reward pool runs out, no more $GALA rewards will be available for Music Coin players, so hurry and invite your friends to ensure you get reward credit!
Music Coin Tips
When you build up a lot of Music Coin, don’t forget to use it on the various Quest options, upgrading your Lifestyle, Location and Instrument skills to enhance your passive profit per hour!
Always check for new reward opportunities in the Rewards tab. These amount to quick and easy Music Coins in-game and they update frequently! And remember to check in and claim your Daily Streak reward, also found in the Rewards tab and worth up to 200K Coins!
Challenge your friends as often as you like! There are no penalties for losing a challenge and it’s all automatic.
There’s a lot of jargon in the tech world. Sometimes, you may understand these terms on their face, but their nuances in relation to technology takes a bit of deeper understanding. Luckily, DevSpeak is here to have your back.
You’ve probably frequently heard terms like “bandwidth,” “throughput,” and “network speed,” especially when discussing internet connections. But what do these terms really mean, and how do they impact your online experience? For those new to tech, understanding these concepts can be confusing. People regularly lament, “but I have a fast connection!”, in response to data speed problems… but the speed of your connection is only one factor in determining data transfer speed and efficiency.
In today’s DevSpeak, we’ll dive into these terms so you can confidently understand what each does and doesn’t mean. Use this knowledge wisely to understand your digital connections better… and to not put your foot in your mouth the next time you’re having a casual conversation with a developer.
Bandwidth, Throughput, and Network Speed, Defined
Let’s grab a very basic analogy here and hold it close as we explore these terms. Think of your internet connection as a highway. There’s lots of data packets trying to get through on the highway both ways.
Bandwidth: Think of this as the highway itself. Bandwidth is the total width of the road—the number of lanes available for cars (data) to travel on. The more lanes you have, the more cars can travel at the same time. In technical terms, bandwidth refers to the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given amount of time, usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps). Just because you have a solid maximum bandwidth, however, doesn’t mean you’ll always transmit data at those speeds… highways have other things that slow down traffic.
Throughput: Now, consider the traffic on the highway. Throughput is the number of cars that successfully reach their destination per unit of time. Even if you have a wide highway (high bandwidth), the actual traffic (throughput) might be lower due to various factors like road conditions or accidents. In network terms, throughput is the actual amount of data that gets successfully transmitted from one point to another over a given period of time.
Network Speed: Finally, network speed is the time it takes for a car to travel from point A to point B. It’s influenced by both bandwidth and throughput, but also by the car’s speed (latency). If the road is clear and cars are moving fast, data reaches its destination quickly. Network speed is often what people refer to when they talk about how “fast” their internet connection is, though it’s really a combination of several factors.
Different Metrics for Different Network Capabilities
These three terms — bandwidth, throughput, and network speed — each describe different aspects of your internet connection’s performance:
Bandwidth determines the potential maximum capacity of your connection. Think of it as the upper limit.
Throughput shows how much of that potential is being used effectively, giving you a realistic measure of your current connection.
Network speed impacts your experience of using the internet, like how fast pages load or how quickly you can stream videos.
To continue with our highway analogy, you could have a wide road (high bandwidth) but still experience slow traffic (low throughput) due to construction work or traffic jams. Similarly, even with good traffic flow (high throughput), if your cars (data packets) aren’t moving fast enough due to speed limits (latency), you’ll feel that your network is slow.
Let’s step outside of our analogy for a minute here. Keep in mind that data transfer is a 2-way issue. While you may be sending data packets efficiently and quickly, perhaps the other side of that connection is experiencing difficulties. Maybe a data center in between the two endpoints is congested. It’s a big internet, and it takes two to tango.
Not All Connection Problems Are Equal
Understanding these distinctions helps explain why sometimes your internet feels slow even if you have a high-speed plan. For instance:
Congestion: Just like rush hour on a highway, too many users online at the same time can lead to lower throughput, even if you have high bandwidth. Try connecting to two games, spinning up several YouTube videos and opening 42 tabs on Chrome to experience this limiting situation.
Latency: If your data takes a long time to travel across the network, it doesn’t matter how much bandwidth you have—your experience will still feel sluggish. Often this can be because of how far data is traveling, or how many stops in between. A ping test to the address you’re transmitting to can give you a good idea here. Ping is measured in ms, and tells you how long a signal takes to go to the other side and come back to you.
Packet Loss: Imagine some cars not reaching their destination at all due to accidents. In networking, this is called packet loss, and it can drastically reduce throughput. This one can be tougher to isolate into one experience… but trying to connect on bad wifi is usually a pretty good parallel. Try sitting with your laptop outside with a yard sprinkler between yourself and your wifi router. Those water droplets are each scattering part of your data stream, leading to lost packets that never make it to your laptop or to their destination.
When troubleshooting a slow internet connection, it’s important to consider all three factors—bandwidth, throughput, and network speed. The problem is usually a combination of them, but rarely in equal proportions. Deal with the biggest issue first, then reassess the situation.
Knowledge Transmitted
Understanding the differences between bandwidth, throughput, and network speed can help you make informed decisions about your internet service and troubleshoot connection issues more effectively. Remember, a wide highway (bandwidth) doesn’t always guarantee smooth traffic (throughput), and how fast you can get from point A to point B (network speed) depends on several factors working together. Once you grasp, you’ll be better equipped to navigate the digital highway with confidence.
Hopefully this DevSpeak showed you how to more confidently conversate about these networking topics and also gave you some practical knowledge about connection problems that we all face from time to time in our digital lives.
Even if you’re not the most techy person in the world, these are important concepts that everyone should know at least a little about. We’ll be back again soon with another DevSpeak to bring you more clarity to the confusing terms tossed around tech!
Death Row Records is an iconic name in the history of hip-hop, particularly within the West Coast rap scene. Founded in ‘91 by Marion “Suge” Knight and Dr. Dre, this label quickly rose to prominence, thanks to its unique blend of gritty beats, hard-hitting rhymes and vivid depictions of street life. With artists like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac Shakur leading the charge, Death Row became synonymous with the explosive sound of 90s gangsta rap.
Yet, the story of Death Row Records is not just one of success but also of controversy and turmoil. Despite producing a string of platinum hits and making household names of its artists, the label was embroiled in legal battles, internal strife, and tragically, the deaths of several of its key figures. By the late 90s, Death Row’s industry influence waned and it seemed destined to become a relic of the past.
Fast forward to 2008, when Snoop Dogg, one of Death Row’s most famous protégés, acquired the rights to the label’s name. With this move, Snoop sought not just to revive a brand but to breathe new life into its legacy. By blending Death Row’s storied past with the cutting-edge possibilities of web3 technology, Snoop Dogg has reimagined the label for a new era.
Along the way as Snoop Dogg continued to gain acclaim as a successful entrepreneur and renaissance man, he discovered the empowering potential of web3 and shared Gala’s vision of how it could rejuvenate a hurting music industry.
Today, Death Row Records is making waves again, and Gala Music is happy to play even a small part in that success. By entering the decentralized world of web3, Death Row is once again pushing boundaries, this time by leveraging blockchain technology and NFTs to revolutionize music distribution and artist empowerment.
With the release of NFT tracks and the introduction of new artists to the platform, Snoop Dogg is ensuring that Death Row’s legacy not only endures but thrives in this new digital landscape.
Gala Music is proud to be part of DRR’s journey, which will certainly be remembered by the history books. This partnership is about more than just technology—it tells a story of redemption, empowerment and taking control back from the old-school record execs to real artists and the fans who make their success possible.
Just as Death Row Records once transformed the music industry with its bold vision and unapologetic style, Gala Music is here to disrupt the status quo again, providing artists and fans with a platform that truly puts them first. Who better to join us in this mission than Death Row Records?
The collaboration between Death Row Records and Gala Music is a perfect harmony of history and innovation, a blending of the old and the new that promises to reshape the music industry. We’re thrilled to host artists like Jane Handcock, Tha Dogg Pound, and October London… Even Snoop Dogg himself has dropped the Bacc on Death Row album and more. Each of these artists is a testament to the enduring spirit of Death Row and its capacity to adapt, evolve, and stay relevant in a constantly changing industry.
We look forward to sharing even more exciting news from the Death Row Records world, coming very soon.
If you haven’t already, check out our curated DRR Playlist, and remember, NFT tracks from Jane Handcock and Tha Dogg Pound are still available for purchase while supplies last! By owning an NFT track with Gala Music, you’re unlocking daily $MUSIC rewards.
Join us as we continue to celebrate this remarkable story of music, legacy, and the future of sound.
