Here is the latest proposal for an upcoming Founder’s Node vote about the Node-based lifetime points system.

As we continue on the path of innovation and collaboration, we present the third revision of the proposed ‘Node-Based Cumulative Lifetime Points’ system. This update is the culmination of significant analysis, extensive community dialogue, and numerous insightful revisions that have shaped our approach to network decentralization.

We are excited to announce that the governance voting platform has been thoroughly audited by the independent security firm CertiK, adding another layer of confidence and integrity to our process. Moreover, we have deployed a transparent node voting tracking system to Discord, enhancing the transparency and engagement within our community.

Among the many contributors to our extensive discussions, AnthonyRa’s input stands out for its creativity and depth. While his proposals, such as locked pools to mint game-specific tokens, have generated lively debate and are indeed innovative, it is essential to recognize that the majority of these ideas fall outside the scope of the Node ecosystem. Although these suggestions may not be implemented within the context of a Founder’s Node vote, they represent the ingenuity of our community and the potential for decentralized development. Once GalaChain is accessible for other games, we envision these ideas can be explored and built upon in a decentralized manner.

The synergy between our community, governance mechanisms, and transparent processes underscores our commitment to a more secure, decentralized future. This third revision is a testament to what we can achieve through collaboration, openness, and a shared vision.

Modifications to the Previous Discussion Draft

The extensive engagement through countless hours of communication, emails, AMAs, and live streams has fostered an incredible atmosphere of creativity and collaboration within our community. Your valuable insights and innovative thinking have directly led to the realization of several substantial modifications to the last version of the proposal:

1.) Abstain: In response to community feedback, an “Abstain” option has been included in the voting process. This allows members to actively participate in the decision-making process without having to choose between the main options, acknowledging the complexity of the proposal and respecting individual preferences.

2.) Five Node Exemption: To encourage more equitable participation, the logarithmic function for bonus point assignment now begins after the operation of 5 nodes. This change ensures that smaller operators are not disadvantaged, fostering a more inclusive ecosystem that supports the decentralization goals of the network. It reflects our commitment to balance and fairness within the community.

3.) Logarithm Adjustment: After extensive community discussion and analysis, the logarithmic value has been revised to 7.7 instead of the previously suggested 6.5 (The DrWookie Variable). This adjustment further aligns with the broader incentivization structure and reduces the disparity between the lower tiers of node operators.

4.) Adjustment of the “Free Mint” Allowance: A new provision has been added to the proposal, modifying the previous free mint allowance to 20% from 5%. This allows operators to remove a portion of their $GALA without point deductions, enabling them to fund server costs or make necessary purchases. This change recognizes the operational expenses involved in maintaining Founder’s Nodes. Note: The will equate to 20% of the average daily emission per Founder’s Node for that day (totalDailyMint/50,000) that can be minted to GalaChain without any point deduction. However, this is a DAILY allowance and does not stack. This ensures that operators taking advantage of this are actively engaged and not “set it and forget it” operators.

Below you will find the full text of the mint proposal. Some of it is repetitive of what has already been stated, but is included in the official proposal text for completeness’ sake.

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Governance Proposal: Implementing a Node-Based Cumulative Lifetime Points Structure with New Logarithmic Function to Advance Decentralization

Introduction

This governance proposal presents an innovative bonus points structure based on the concept of “Node-Based Cumulative Lifetime Points.” This strategy focuses on the number of Nodes operated by a user, aiming to counteract platform centralization and foster decentralization within our ecosystem. With the proposed system, cumulative lifetime points accrue daily, directly correlating with your active participation in our community.

Proposal Details

We propose the adoption of a new logarithmic function, P = 7.7*log10(N), for the allocation of bonus points beyond 5 nodes. Here, N signifies the number of Nodes a user operates, and P denotes the points awarded. Here are the points for various Node counts (N) using this function, rounded to two decimal places:

Operating 1 Node: = 1 point
Operating 2 Node: = 2 points
Operating 3 Nodes: = 3 points
Operating 4 Nodes: = 4 point
Operating 5 Nodes: = 5 points
Operating 6 Node: 7.7*log10(6) ≈ 5.99 points
Operating 7 Node: 7.7*log10(7) ≈ 6.50 points
Operating 8 Node: 7.7*log10(8) ≈ 6.95 points
Operating 9 Node: 7.7*log10(9) ≈ 7.34 points
Operating 10 Nodes: 7.7*log10(10) ≈ 7.70 points
Operating 25 Nodes: 7.7*log10(25) ≈ 10.76 points
Operating 50 Nodes: 7.7*log10(50) ≈ 13.08 points
Operating 100 Nodes: 7.7*log10(100) ≈ 15.40 points
Operating 250 Nodes: 7.7*log10(250) ≈ 18.46 points
Operating 500 Nodes: 7.7*log10(500) ≈ 20.78 points
Operating 1000 Nodes: 7.7*log10(1000) ≈ 23.10 points
Operating 7000 Nodes: 7.7*log10(7000) ≈ 29.60 points

Using this updated logarithmic function, Node operation decentralization is encouraged while small operators are not as impacted.

These points will accrue in addition to the “base distribution” point which a node operator receives for operating their nodes. This means that:

A user operating one Founder’s Node will have:

Day 1: 1 base point and 1 bonus point (2 points total)
Day 2: 1 base point and 1+1 bonus points (3 points total)
Day 3: 1 base point and 1+1+1 bonus points (4 points total)
…etc

A user operating ten Founder’s Nodes will have:

Day 1: 10 base points and 7.7 bonus points (17.7 points total)
Day 2: 10 base points and 7.7+7.7 bonus points (25.4 points total)
Day 3: 10 base points and 7.7+7.7+7.7 bonus points (33.1 points total)
…etc

Please note, these values are approximate and may slightly differ due to rounding.

Cumulative lifetime points will be added to the distribution daily, rewarding consistent Node operators over time. However, these bonus points will be deducted when users mint their $GALA at a rate which aligns roughly with the rate of halving using the following schedule:

Tranche 1: 1 point per 1000 GALA minted to GalaChain
Tranche 2: 1 point per 500 GALA minted to GalaChain
Tranche 3: 1 point per 250 GALA minted to GalaChain
Tranche 4: 1 point per 125 GALA minted to GalaChain
Tranche 5: 1 point per 62.5 GALA minted to GalaChain

This mint fee in the form of bonus points creates a dynamic ecosystem where Founder’s Node operators ascend and descend through the distribution ranking based on their own behavior.

There will also be a daily “free mint” allowance. This will equate to 20% of the average daily emission per node for that day (totalDailyFNMint/50,000) that can be minted to GalaChain without any point deduction. However, this is a DAILY allowance and does not stack. This ensures that node operators taking advantage of this are actively engaged and not “set it and forget it” operators.

Note: It is not possible to go below your daily base distribution point total.

New Founder’s Nodes joining our ecosystem will begin with the lowest Node bonus point total from currently operational Nodes, providing a fair starting point and ensuring that they are not disadvantaged by having to catch up from zero. While this initially introduces an incentive to spread nodes around to “reset” bonus points following a mint, it will gradually trend downwards as more people mint and engage in the ecosystem. This is just to prevent it from becoming severely imbalanced.

Implementation Duration

If passed, this distribution will be in implementation for 12 months from the date it is put into effect. To ensure continuous community involvement, a new discussion will start after 9 months to evaluate the system’s effectiveness and decide whether it should continue, be adjusted, or be reverted. A subsequent proposal will be put forth after 10 months, and the community will vote on the next course of action. Please note that any changes to the system will likely take at least 60 days to implement.

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As with the previous revisions, the comprehensive feedback from the community has played an invaluable role in refining the ‘Node-Based Cumulative Lifetime Points’ system. As we progress with these amendments, we remain committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and vibrant community, constantly adapting to maximize decentralization.

As always, your feedback is invaluable. The next stages of this journey promise to be an exciting voyage towards a more decentralized, robust, and sustainable network. Let’s continue to shape the future of blockchain technology together.

Previous Versions

Follow along with the previous proposal drafts and discussion details at the blogs linked below.

Our inventory has been migrated to GalaChain, which is definitely a cause for celebration!

We’ve come a long way together over the past few years. We’ve grown from a single game platform into a multiplatform development and publishing hub. The future of web3 gaming that we’ve envisioned together is happening right now.

It’s been an amazing ride, and we’re just getting started!

The launch of and continuing development of GalaChain really does change the game. So much more is possible using our own blockchain that is specifically designed for the needs of gaming.

Frustratingly, until recently many of our game items were still on the Ethereum Network even though GalaChain was operational, causing tons of inconveniences throughout our community and limiting what we could implement in our Ecosystem.

Not anymore! The vast majority of NFTs owned by Gala Games have now been migrated to GalaChain, which allows us to do some fun new stuff!

We’re no longer limited by the constraints of the Ethereum Network. This means a lot more than saving gas, as GalaChain just has capabilities that Ethereum does not. We designed GalaChain to be the perfect blockchain for web3 gaming!

EDIT: Mystery Boxes are now available! Get them at:

https://links.gala.com/16oSnnG7

Introducing NFT Mystery Boxes

All those NFTs we migrated over to GalaChain don’t need to just sit in the vault. Game items are meant to be enjoyed, and GalaChain is where the games happen!

Leveraging the capabilities of our chain, we’ve loaded much of this inventory up into shiny new Mystery Boxes for your opening pleasure. These boxes will go on sale beginning August 21st. Each of these boxes contains 3 NFTs from titles on our platform. You never know what you’re going to get until you crack your box open, but that’s part of the fun!

NFT Mystery Boxes can include items from the following games:

• Echoes of Empire
• Last Expedition
• Superior
• Legacy
• Town Star
• The Walking Dead: Empires
• Meow Match

There’s a huge variety of items that could come inside each box, and crucially, they are all items on GalaChain! This means no ETH gas to purchase or reveal.

NFT Mystery Box Details

Each Mystery Box contains three items and they come in five different tiers:

• Bronze: $19
• Silver: $49
• Gold: $99
• Platinum: $249
• Diamond: $999

Higher tiers of boxes contain a higher rate of more rare game items, but we’ve done our best to make sure that each box contains items that are exciting and useful to the lucky player who cracks it open.

Here’s a preview of some of the most sought after items hidden within Mystery Boxes:

Daryl (Ancient) — The Walking Dead: Empires

Carl (Legendary) — The Walking Dead: Empires

Princess (Ancient) — The Walking Dead: Empires

Corrupted Chromium Stand (Ancient) — Town Star

Corrupted Limestone Stand (Ancient) — Town Star

Aurora’s Edge Celestial Claim (Epic) — Echoes of Empire

Ember’s Grace Celestial Claim (Epic) — Echoes of Empire

Nomad Prime (Epic) — Superior

Primal Ravager (Ancient) — Last Expedition

Multiple copies of all of the above are waiting to be unboxed, as well as over 350 other exciting items!

You can view the entire list of possible Mystery Boxes at the bottom of this article!

Each Mystery Box is itself an NFT on GalaChain, with each tier representing a different rarity (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Legendary and Ancient). Within your inventory, you’ll be able to open your boxes whenever you choose and watch as your new items are revealed!

We’ve assembled over 30,000 boxes across all the rarities. While it will be random which box you receive, boxes have been loaded with goodies to ensure that no single box contains three items from the same game.

What Will You Discover?

There’s tons of awesome goodies in Mystery Boxes. What will you crack open?

A limited number of each rarity will be available starting on August 21st, and these NFT Mystery Boxes may be removed from the store at any time with little or no notice.

In other words, get ’em while you can! Happy openings everyone!

This Founder’s Node vote is a TEST of our new transparent voting notification system in Discord, which will allow users to easily access specific vote data.

Let’s cut right to the chase. We’re about to launch the most delicious and mouth-watering debate in the history of Gala Games — Pizza, Tacos, or Sandwiches?

Although this Founder’s Node vote might seem like a lighthearted and playful ice-breaker, it represents a significant milestone for our community. We’re dedicated to transparency, inclusivity and decentralization, and we’re excited to put this new feature to the test. Our wizards have been tinkering away behind the scenes, and now we’re ready to see their newest spell in action.

For the implementation of this feature, Node vote code repos have been submitted to an external auditing service. We will release the results of the audit as soon as it is available.

Setting the Menu

The outcome of this vote is significant in one way. The victorious food item will determine the fare for the next casual IRL Gala Gold gathering. So if you’re in Gala Gold and want to connect, make sure you get your say on the menu!

This vote is open now to all Founder’s Node operators. Operators, cast your vote now at https://node.gala.games/.

You’ll find real-time voting updates in Discord in the node-vote-results channel.

May the best food win!