As we approach the release of our first franchise game, we really wanted a fresh start.
Let’s face it. Over the years, VOX has gained some baggage. As the new VOX team, we wanted to leave that baggage behind so we could stride boldly into the future with this awesome community without focusing on past hangups and challenges.
We started off this year by making a giant list of all the past plans – stuff like ‘VOX have utility in a game’ (simple one there right?).
We also took a look at everything we have sold or given away over the years like Gala Land, VOX Souls and other items. We wanted to make sure we held our end on those future features as much as possible.
It was an odd situation, looking at this list and trying to fit a game around all those constraints and expectations.
How do we make 33k characters playable? 🤔
We sold some land, so there has to be land in the game. 🤔
What’s a soul?…ok we need to get that in there too. 🤔
Usually when you design a game you build out a core loop, then expand on it. In some ways we had to build VOX Villages backwards. How do we get all those creatures to work? What’s the best style of game to show off the VOX Land? The questions go on and on. We needed to solve all these issues before we could really hit the ground running to make an awesome mobile game.
Now we are getting to the ‘fun stuff’ of building and decoration. All that resource collection and crafting is going to pay off! It’s so close we can almost taste it– if you could taste pixels.
As we continued collaborating as a team, it became steadily clearer that we were not VOX anymore, we were becoming something else. We were evolving, developing our own identity, ideas and priorities as a game team and as a franchise.
Hence, VEXI was born.
A new start.
A new vibe.
VEXI is a new beginning that looks forward into 2025 and beyond while still respecting the dreams of the past.
We love these little dudes and ladies, orcs and zombies. We have endless ideas for games involving them. We are also exploring some other VEXI use cases, not just as game characters but to become the faces of Gala as they were truly destined to be.
Already VEXI have shown up in the strangest places around the company, from onboarding to internal documentation and slide decks. It always makes the team smile when we see so many staff members adopting a VEXI and using it as their avatar on Slack and Discord.
VEXI Villages is here. We’re in early access now and Villages will only get better in the coming months. Join us for this new adventure with the Gala and VEXI teams as we reach for new heights with the edgy avatars previously known as VOX. Here’s to a bright and rewarding future of web3 gaming and enjoyment!
Gala is pushing the envelope when it comes to creating engaging, community-focused gaming experiences, and our latest venture into the world of Telegram mini-games is no exception. Enter the world of $TREZ—an ecosystem of free-to-play tapper games that’s not only fun and addictive but also packed with opportunities for players to collect real, in-game rewards.
Our latest line-up of deceptively simple games includes Treasure Tapper, Dogs for the Founder, Music Coin, and Gala Meow Coin. This mini app ecosystem is quickly gaining traction, proving to be a driving force for new user acquisition across all of Gala’s major platforms—Gala Games, Gala Music, Gala Film, and even GalaChain.
The $TREZ ecosystem is built around fun and simplicity, preparing to reward loyal players for their participation. Each of our $TREZ games is 100% free-to-play, allowing anyone to dive into the action without any barriers. But here’s the best part: players are not just tapping for fun—they’re securing actual rewards, getting back to Gala’s roots of the way that web3 can empower gamers!
Every tap, every score and every referral adds up to more than just points on a leaderboard. Soon, all participating players will be eligible for $TREZ rewards, rewarding them for the time they’ve dedicated in these exciting mini-games. Whether you’re stacking treasure in Treasure Tapper or gathering coins in Music Coin, you’ll soon see your efforts pay off in the form of $TREZ, our highly anticipated in-game currency.
Each game also comes with built-in referral bonuses. Invite a friend to join in the fun and you will qualify for even more rewards. This feature has helped fuel incredible user growth across our platforms. With so many players diving in, it’s clear that $TREZ games are more than just a fun pastime—they’re a strategic powerhouse for expanding the Gala ecosystem.
Tapping Into Success
The success of the $TREZ games speaks for itself. We’ve seen staggering numbers in player participation, game engagement and coin generation throughout the Telegram announcement channels and mini apps. So far, the $TREZ ecosystem has driven major user acquisition for Gala Games, Gala Music, Gala Film, and GalaChain, helping to onboard new users across our diverse platforms. From the millions of players cracking daily codes to hundreds of thousands taking advantage of the Steal feature and inviting friends for additional rewards, one thing is clear: The Gala community loves tapping into rewards!
$TREZ Token Generation Event
The excitement around $TREZ doesn’t stop with in-game rewards. The upcoming $TREZ Token Generation Event (TGE) is poised to deliver a groundbreaking opportunity for all players in the ecosystem.
With 10% of the total $TREZ supply set to be distributed to players during the TGE, this is your chance to collect a token that will soon be available on both TON and GalaChain.
For players who have been with us from the start, this TGE will be a significant moment. Your participation in these games has already got you a slice of the $TREZ pie, and as the TGE approaches, you’ll be able to convert your rewards thus far into a blockchain token.
But it doesn’t end there. Beyond the TGE, $TREZ will continue to be an integral part of our games with seasonal and daily rewards. That means both new and existing players will have ongoing opportunities to score, ensuring that the TREZ ecosystem remains vibrant and rewarding.
TREZ & Liquidity
The excitement doesn’t stop at just collecting $TREZ in the TGE. We’re already in talks with multiple exchanges about listing the $TREZ token, and we expect liquidity for the token to be available on mainstream exchanges shortly after the TGE, if not immediately. This suggests that players will not only be able to use their $TREZ within the ecosystem but could also trade it across a variety of platforms, including our own decentralized exchange, GalaSwap, on GalaChain.
For our players, this is huge. It means that not only are you getting rewards for playing, but you’ll soon have an actual tradable token called $TREZ. Imagine that—free-to-play games that actually reward you with a token you can trade on major exchanges. That’s the power of Gala Games and $TREZ combined, and it may be starting sooner than you think.
At Gala, we’re committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the gaming and Web3 worlds. The $TREZ games are just another example of how we’re making gaming more fun, rewarding and inclusive. Keep tapping, keep referring and get ready for the biggest TGE yet—this is just the beginning of what $TREZ has in store.
Did you catch our recent meetup with Hyperledger Fabric? We forgive you if you didn’t… you can even check out this handy YouTube video to get all caught up on the discussion.
We’re headed out to spread the word about GalaChain again. This Wednesday, renowned Archmage, Adam Price, will be speaking about the future of decentralization on GalaChain and GalaChain is building a new paradigm of decentralization within Hyperledger Fabric.
This LF Decentralized Trust Member Summit is a members only event, but we know that there are a ton of developers out there that are members of The Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust. If you or your organization are involved and you’re on the West Coast, come see us this week for a crash course in the future of decentralization on GalaChain from Adam!
For anyone who isn’t able to attend this event, we’re far from done spreading the word about GalaChain! There will be many more events and a ton more news coming out!
Stay tuned, because we’re building something HUGE here!
The journey toward decentralization is a defining moment for any blockchain, and for GalaChain, this step marks a pivotal transition.
We’re pleased to announce the release of our new GalaChain Decentralization White Paper. This White Paper represents a turning point for greater Gala and a comprehensive, four-phase strategy to transform Hyperledger Fabric based GalaChain into a fully decentralized ecosystem.
This move isn’t just about shifting control—it’s about enhancing GalaChain’s security, scalability and flexibility, opening the network to a broader range of applications.
While GalaChain initially served as the foundational layer for Gala’s entertainment ecosystems in gaming, music and film, these core brands are essentially early examples of what is possible through GalaChain, which is now poised to become a robust development multiverse that meets the rising demands of innovations in any industry.
A Path to Decentralization
The new White Paper outlines a meticulous approach to decentralization, balancing the benefits of distributed network governance without sacrificing the performance that users have come to expect from GalaChain. Some key highlights include:
Migrating from Raft to BFT Consensus: By transitioning from the Raft consensus mechanism to a more decentralized Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) algorithm, we’re drastically improving the fault tolerance and security of GalaChain. This upgrade mitigates the risk of single points of failure and strengthens the network against targeted attacks.
Global Distribution of Network Components: Decentralization also means expanding our footprint. The geographical distribution of peers and orderers is expected to reduce latency, enhance data availability and increase network resilience. This global approach not only makes the network more robust but also supports our mission to become a truly international platform for decentralized applications (dApps).
Integration with Gala Founder Nodes: Our decentralized architecture will leverage the existing 40,000+ Gala Founder Nodes, creating an even more diverse and resilient network. Founder’s Node operators will play a crucial role in the new consensus process, participating as validators and getting rewarded for their contributions to the stability and performance of GalaChain.
GalaChain Improvement Proposals (GIPs): Decentralization isn’t just about distributing control but also about fostering community-driven development. The GIP framework will enable the community to propose and vote on changes, driving continuous improvement and adaptation of GalaChain’s capabilities based on real-world needs and collective vision.
A Platform for Any Industry
The potential of GalaChain extends far beyond its original mandate of supporting entertainment ecosystems. With the enhancements outlined in the White Paper, GalaChain will now offer developers, enterprises and innovators across all industries a secure and scalable platform for building cutting-edge blockchain applications.
Security and Compliance: Decentralization enhances not only security but also transparency and trust. By implementing decentralized auditing and control mechanisms, GalaChain ensures data integrity and immutability—features that are crucial for industries like finance, healthcare and supply chain management.
Scalability and Performance: One of the core challenges of decentralization is maintaining performance while distributing network control. Our approach to decentralization is designed to preserve GalaChain’s high transaction throughput (up to 1500 transactions per second) while supporting more complex and diverse workloads across various sectors.
Interoperability: GalaChain’s decentralized architecture aims to maintain seamless interoperability with other blockchain networks. This would facilitate the interaction between any application built on GalaChain and external systems, making it easier to create cross-chain solutions and leverage the strengths of different blockchain ecosystems.
A Commitment to Decentralized Governance
This shift signals Gala’s commitment to empowering the community and the broader blockchain ecosystem. We believe in a future where blockchain technology is driven by its users, and GalaChain’s decentralization is a critical step in that direction.
With decentralized governance, the community will have more control over the direction of the ecosystem, ensuring that the needs of developers, businesses and end-users are met.
GalaChain is ready for a season of evolutionary growth, powered by the strength of open collaboration through our membership with the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust. By truly embracing decentralization, we’re positioning GalaChain as a leading blockchain solution with the power to balance high performance with distributed governance—creating opportunities for developers and enterprises far beyond the realms of gaming, music and film.
As we move forward, we invite you to explore the GalaChain Decentralization White Paper and join us in shaping a truly decentralized, scalable, and secure future for the GalaChain ecosystem.
It’s been quite a road to get here… but Founder’s Nodes are now fully tokenizable! The first peer to peer ownership transfers have successfully occurred!
Our friends over at NFT Harbor had the first transfer go through on their platform shortly after the tokenization procedure was complete!
NFT Harbor is an escrow-based marketplace, and we’re incredibly happy they incorporated Founder’s Node NFTs quickly!
A Big First
Founder’s Nodes are a cornerstone of the Gala ecosystem. They were one of the earliest features of Gala, and all $GALA comes through the operators of the nodes as they help support the Gala platform and GalaChain.
Part of the power of the node network is that node operators are engaged in governance and supporting the ecosystem. Giving Node owners the opportunity to transfer their licenses helps ensure that Founder’s Node operators are always those who are most excited to support and develop this ecosystem.
We’d like to congratulate the Fuzzle Prime DAO for acquiring the first recorded transfer of a Founder’s Node NFT! Fuzzle Prime has been active on GalaChain since the very earliest days of the chain, and seeing them lead the charge into a more involved and supportive node network is amazing!
Securing the Founder’s Nodes has put us in a strong position to launch the platform without fear of it ever shutting down.
GingerbreadMan, Fuzzle Prime DAO
A Bigger and Better Node Network
We of course hate to see any Node operators send off their license to someone else, but on the flip side we do certainly love to see people who want to support the network get their hands on Founders Node NFTs!
We’ve got big plans for the Founder’s Node network in the future. We want to use Founder’s Nodes to create more decentralization and community governance within the Gala ecosystem. Founder’s Nodes always have been and always will be a critical part of what makes Gala!
A better node network needs better support, so tokenization was a necessary step to let the most enthusiastic operators get behind Founder’s Nodes.
We are thrilled to see the next generation of Founder’s Node operators start to get their hands on licenses, and we can’t wait to work with every single Founder’s Node operator to make Gala the best it can possibly be!
