Today we’ve got an announcement to make. Our distribution algorithm is getting an upgrade — here’s what V2 means for you…

TL: DR

• Going forward, the listen count from other major platforms will be taken into consideration across all tiers of tracks (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum)
• Gala Music listen counts for exclusive tracks (both permanently and temporarily exclusive) will attract a greater weighting
• Tracks that are really popular, outside the Gala Music ecosystem, will likely see an increase in their distribution
• Tracks that are less popular outside the Gala Music ecosystem, will likely see a decrease in their distribution

V1

Version One of the Gala Music distribution algorithm served us well during the earlier phases of deployment. Its job was to ensure emerging artists got the most attention — and it did this well.

However, as our music catalog expands, we’ve noticed that more Gala Music tracks are simultaneously doing well on our platform and others.

Because of this, we’re updating our distribution algorithm, to ensure that track popularity, outside of the Gala Music platform, is more accurately reflected in track (and by extension node) owner reward calculations.

How it Works

Previously, reward distribution was based on “listen count” and unique “listener count” on the Gala Music platform, with a few exceptions. Going forward, “listen count” from other major platforms will be taken into consideration across all tracks. Gala Music “listen counts” will continue to have a higher weighting.

In addition, Gala Music “listen counts” for permanently and temporarily exclusive tracks will also have a greater weighting.

Moving Forward

We’re excited about the latest update to Gala Music but as always we will keep a close eye on how things are performing with V2 of your ‘popularity algorithm’ implemented. We will be tracking distribution rewards daily and will adjust (and inform you) should the algorithm need adjustment to ensure we’re maintaining and scaling the fairest and most balanced ecosystem we can.

Please do keep an eye on our blog for additional updates and more Gala Music news, if Taco’s not on holiday, our discord announcements are pretty good and regular too…