Galascan originated from our amazing community. More specifically, it originated from GingerBreadMan, one of the key drivers of the Fuzzle Prime DAO.
Back in early 2024, we held a contest to see who could design the best block explorer for GalaChain. There were four qualifying submissions, but the Founder’s Node operators spoke. In a very close vote, GingerBreadMan won with his explorer at galachainexplorer.com. This would soon evolve into GalaScan!
Galascan is surprisingly straightforward for such a powerful block explorer. There is only one all-purpose dashboard at galascan.gala.com.
From this dashboard, you can filter and view all transactions on GalaChain. You can easily search a specific GalaChain ID, which makes it an easy way to dig through your own transactions on GalaChain or watch the hottest wallets.
You can also filter by currency or specific transaction type, making it all the easier to get a clear picture of whatever data you’re looking for.
By default, you’ll only see the most recent hour’s transactions on the dashboard. If you search for more specific data, however, you can view as far back as records go on GalaChain… right back to October 31st, 2022 — when the first GalaChain supported app went live!
Details at a Glance
One of the best things about Galascan is that it shows important metrics about GalaChain simply and all in one place!
At the top of the page you’ll see some of the most sought after information about GalaChain:
Total transactions that day
Total unique wallets holding tokens on GalaChain
Total circulating supply of $GALA
Total GalaChain operations that day
Total $GALA burned in the last 24 hours
Leaderboard of the wallets that have burned the most $GALA
$GALA price and market cap (price values sourced from CoinGecko API)
$GALA is burned all the time during the operation of GalaChain. Any time tokens are burned for transaction fees or purchases, the circulating supply of $GALA goes down. However, the $GALA distributed by Founder’s Nodes goes up since it is based on the total amount in circulation.
This burn leaderboard is new, and we’re excited that Galaxians everywhere will be able to keep an eye on this metric as the ecosystem continues to expand and grow.
Explore GalaChain
Galascan is a powerful block explorer that is simple for anyone to learn and dig into. But that doesn’t mean it’s the only tool there is to really explore deep into GalaChain!
Check out galacoins.xyz if you want detailed information on specific tokens. This community-developed site covers many different tokens in the GalaChain ecosystem and gives you amazing information on top holders, exchange timeline and even simplifies GalaSwap offers into an easy to understand order book!
Analytics.gala.com gives aggregated data points about GalaChain, Nodes, $GALA and users on GalaChain. You can’t dig through blocks like on Galascan, but you can easily see important statistics that may be tough to glean from a list of blocks!
https://explorer.galachain.com offers a more detailed view of specific blocks, also allowing you to easily sort by channel and search more specific information on GalaChain.
Some users may find this less user friendly than Galascan, but if you know your way around a block explorer and understand the layout of GalaChain, it’s a very powerful tool!
There are tons more interesting tools to help with learning and development on GalaChain. Check out our recent article listing off some of the hottest spots on GalaChain if you want to dig deeper.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Well, I guess you need to build it then. Seriously though, GalaChain is here to build the future on. If you have an idea of what could help this ecosystem, what are you waiting for?
Calling all decentralized music pioneers! We hope y’all can join us for the second bi-weekly episode of our newest live series, $MUSIC Fireside – Look for us live on Gala Music at 3pm PT this afternoon, Wednesday, October 30th, 2024. Watch on the Gala Music app or platform, powered by GalaChain.
For this episode’s artist interview, we’ll be talking with Beyond the Call, your current favorites in the Gala Music and LabelRadar NextUp Contest, where voting is down to the wire. Don’t forget! You have less than 24 hours left to cast your vote… The top 5 finishers will win cash prizes, along with a featured spot in our upcoming NextUp Mystery Box!
Out of hundreds of submissions, Beyond the Call has collected the most votes so far, but anything can happen. Everyone with a Gala account gets a free vote, and extra votes can be unlocked by spending some $MUSIC.
Beyond the Call is an electrifying musical ensemble hailing from Tweed, Ontario, with members bringing their diverse backgrounds from across Ontario and Canada. Comprised of Mick, the charismatic frontman, Brad on bass, Jimmy shredding on lead guitar, and Matt keeping the beat on drums, this dynamic group crafts a unique sound that defies genre boundaries. Their music is an exhilarating blend of rock, folk, funk, rap and pop, showcasing their vast experience and eclectic styles.
Halloween Showdown
IFKYK 👻 Live on the show, we’ll be hosting a final showdown for players in our Halloween Secret Adventure from Discord. If you missed out on that one, maybe you ought to spend more time in Discord from here on out.😉
We started with 66 participants who answered the spooky riddle to get access to the secret lair. Now the field is narrowed down to 10 brave souls who will go head to head in a life-or-death ultimate trivia showdown challenge… ok, it’s not really life-or-death, but the winner will take home 10 Trick-or-Treat Mystery Boxes for a chance to win some serious $MUSIC 😎
More Treats than Tricks
Speaking of Trick or Treat Mystery Boxes, your opportunity to unmask $MUSIC rewards will soon cross over to the other side. But for now, you can still pick up any number of Trick-or-Treat Mystery Boxes for $GALA, USDC, USD-T or credit card to win collectibles and various amounts of $MUSIC for use throughout the Gala Music ecosystem.
Don’t miss this special Halloween episode of $MUSIC Fireside, live on Gala Music with your hosts, Jaehoon and Leila! The fun begins at 3pm PT. Set a notification at the link below!
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!
Come warm yourself by the fire, and let us discuss the growth of this great land. Hill, tree and mountain are but a stage… tis Exemplars that truly bring Mirandus to life.
Mirandus Town Hall
You are cordially invited to our upcoming Town Hall, adventurer. Join us as we discuss the state of Mirandus and where the future will lead us.
This gathering takes place at 11am PT on September 26th. All are welcome to come discuss the glorious land that is Mirandus!
Click above to make sure you’re notified when we get started.
We’re pleased to announce as of earlier this week, the Gala ecosystem has added a Single Sign-On (SSO) option using Telegram login credentials. This new feature is set to revolutionize the onboarding experience for users discovering our platforms through the viral success of our $TREZ “tapper” games on Telegram mini apps.
Streamlining User Experience with Telegram SSO
One of the most important challenges to web3 mass adoption has been the convenience factor. Web2 was a world that introduced social media that evolved into the smoothest onboarding experiences in the world. Today, it’s imperative to offer SSO options for existing web2 platforms with which users are already familiar. Telegram is one of those platforms.
As Treasure Tapper and Music Miner continue to capture the attention of Telegram mini app users worldwide, we recognize the importance of providing a seamless and efficient way to join the Gala ecosystem. With Telegram SSO, users can now create accounts on all core Gala platforms – Gala Games, Gala Music, and Gala Film – using their existing Telegram credentials. It’s as simple as a login, just like our Google account SSO option.
This integration simplifies the registration process, making it easier than ever for new users to dive into the rich, decentralized experiences we offer. A simple sign-in has a lot of power, especially when transitioning from your web2 comfort zone to all the new empowering responsibilities that come with web3 ownership.
Right away, SSO users will gain access to our free games, our entire music catalog and more. Then as they learn the ropes of our ecosystem, Telegram users can then create and connect their web3 wallets at their convenience, gaining access to everything Gala offers.
Why Telegram SSO Matters
Ease of Use: By leveraging existing Telegram accounts, users can skip the hassle of creating new credentials, saving time and reducing friction.
Enhanced Security: Telegram SSO provides a secure login method, ensuring user data protection.
Unified Access: One Telegram account opens doors to the entire Gala ecosystem, unifying user experiences across gaming, music, and film platforms.
A New Era of Onboarding
Although small at a glance, this is actually a huge step in our ongoing efforts to make blockchain-based platforms more accessible to mainstream audiences. As we continue to innovate and expand, we are committed to breaking down barriers and simplifying user interactions with our ecosystem.
Join the revolution today by logging in with your Telegram account and exploring the endless possibilities within Gala Games, Gala Music, and Gala Film.
