Music has always been an impactful voice for charitable causes, and at Gala we’re excited to bring that kind of passion and energy into the web3 world.
Throughout the world, people love to enjoy music in all its forms. No matter what people are going through or what challenges they’re facing in life, music is there to underscore their journeys. With a performance-based art form that commands such attention, it’s no wonder that musicians often put their gifts and talents to work for various causes that are meaningful to them. From performing at charity functions to donating revenue and speaking out in support of or against issues, many musicians do not miss an opportunity to be heard, on multiple levels.
With the community empowerment principles upon which GalaChain and Gala Music were built, it was only a matter of time before a new Gala Music artist hit the scene as a dedicated charity-focused project. Web3 has proven especially effective at encouraging artists to think outside the box and find new ways to reach the ones they want to reach.
No matter what people are going through or what challenges they’re facing in life, music is there to underscore their journeys.
Today, we’re sharing some written interview content from LionHeart Entertainment, who recently launched a Gala Music debut NFT with a different approach.
LionHeart Entertainment was chartered on 5/21/24 to enhance the well being of not only the emerging artist but the communities surrounding them. Our core mission is not only to assist at risk communities but to inspire hope. This will be accomplished by hosting charity concerts and other types of events across the US and abroad.
LionHeart Entertainment is a nonprofit organization. What causes are you passionate about, the ones that will always be a strong focus of your project’s giving?
Having been involved with various non profit organizations for over 20 years I am passionate about helping many causes. It is said you can change the world one child, one community at a time. Going into the heart of these at risk communities, helping to rebuild, inspiring hope, providing mentorship can have such an everlasting impact on generations.
Veterans will be a focus as well not only because I’m a combat veteran but if it wasn’t for their sacrifices none of this other stuff could be possible. In the United States, there are nearly 33,000 homeless veterans, we believe one is too many. Upon returning home, veterans face many challenges that can lead to homelessness, such as mental illness, substance abuse, foreclosure, poverty and unemployment. These issues are often compounded by misconceptions about veteran homelessness, particularly regarding the amount of support they receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
What can Gala Music’s web3 ecosystem uniquely bring to the table to enrich the experience of contributing to and supporting a nonprofit?
Specifically in regards to LionHeart Ent., Gala Music can bring a lot to the table as our members are Gala Music artists, so when we approach the different venues, they are the ones who could potentially be performing depending on schedules. LionHeart Entertainment complements the Gala Music ecosystem and has the capabilities to not only get exposure to the artist and the Gala Music ecosystem through hosting these different charity events that will greatly impact at risk communities. With the Gala Music team’s vast knowledge in different areas having their support will greatly increase the reach and overall success of the different missions as we look to host events across the US and abroad. Having Gala Music as a core sponsor would greatly increase the power and reach of LionHeart Entertainment.
Did you create Lionheart Entertainment from ideas inspired by blockchain, or did you find that blockchain was the ideal way to make a previous vision into reality?
LionHeart Entertainment was inspired by the desire to not only help at-risk communities, but to help the artist and ecosystem get the exposure they deserve. It is difficult for artists to get those chances to have their breakout moments. With LionHeart Entertainment hosting charity concerts we are able to accomplish many of our goals at once, by combining our forces to rebuild and inspire hope in at-risk communities while getting exposure to our artists and the Gala Music ecosystem.
LionHeart Entertainment was inspired by the desire to not only help at-risk communities, but to help the artist and ecosystem get the exposure they deserve.
Tell us about your musical background? What are your favorite genres and artists, and what kind of songs move you on a personal level?
Growing up in New Jersey with my family involved in music, I have been immersed in the culture for a majority of my life in one form or another. I have been involved with setting up different music events at the Prudential Center for 9 years. My understanding and knowledge of the industry is always evolving as there are a lot of different aspects. I listen to different genres of music depending on what I’m doing, whether going to the gym, driving, or getting ready for bed. I tend to listen to a lot of music I resonate with. Music activates just about all areas of the human brain; it can also stimulate new connections. As Bono once said “Music can change the world because it can change people.”
You’ve said that NFT holders will sometimes receive special access to events. Do you have any teasers about what audiences can expect from your inaugural special access event (locations, venues, performers, etc.)?
I have approvals for different venues from Boston to Florida. I plan to hold these events from the east coast to the west coast and abroad. NFT holders will receive backstage vip access with exclusive meet and greets with the artists. I am currently working on securing the funding to lock in the dates. I can’t reveal too much, just know it is going to rock the foundation.
Do you plan to release Gala Music tracks regularly?
Yes, LionHeart Ent. plans on dropping more tracks. I’m hoping for some special drops in the near future as our members who are artists on the platform are able to drop tracks under LionHeart Entertainment’s profile, without disrupting their regularly scheduled drops, in order to help contribute towards the various causes. Artists still receive 20% of the drop plus the daily distribution of rewards.
Where can fans learn more about you, your project and your music?
LionHeart Entertainment recently created their social accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. I am in the Gala Music discord regularly, @CryptoLion_420, feel free to message me with any questions. Right now we are in the process of having our website created and will share it as soon as it is complete.
LionHeart Entertainment is dropping its first track “The Anthem” this Friday all funds raised from the track sales are going directly to enhancing not only the artist but at-risk communities in need utilizing music to inspire hope. This will be accomplished by hosting charity…
Any advice for musicians considering applying to become Gala Music artists?
The best advice I can give to the artist wanting to join the Gala Music ecosystem is to get on discord and other socials and be active within the community while also promoting the ecosystem and your music. Gala music has the greatest community in web 3. It is truly a unique platform where you get to build a personal relationship with your fans like never before. You both get to experience the journey together in a beautiful symbiotic relationship.
“Even if we don’t have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there.” — Stephen Chbosky
We don’t often talk about the exclusive VIP community of Gala Games because we don’t want to overgrow it. If every audience member found their way backstage at the big show, would it still be a special and exclusive experience?
Exclusivity comes from curation and limitation. That’s why we’ve always gated Gala Gold membership behind a cost. At first when we were small, it was only $10 for lifetime membership in Gala Gold. Then for a time it was $50. Now the same lifetime membership will cost you $100. This is a carefully calculated cost to ensure that our VIP community of testers and early adopters remains small in comparison to the constantly growing Gala community at large.
Benefits to Gala Gold
Gala Gold was originally formed as a way to distinguish the most dedicated community members from the more casual ones. We understand that the majority of users in the GalaChain ecosystem might have no interest in spending much time in the Discord server, making online friends from around the world or even in testing games through various stages of development.
By gating the Gala Gold community behind a one-time fee, we were easily able to assemble a group of fully committed people, interested in providing feedback (good, bad or ugly), testing games and getting their hands on early collectibles.
Gala Gold is a Lifetime Membership
We won’t ask for a repeating subscription fee for a Gala Gold membership, but we can predict that the cost of joining Gala Gold will go up from time to time. This mechanism ensures that the earliest arrivals are appropriately rewarded for their loyalty and participation.
Gala Gold membership was first sold for $10, then updated to $50. Today, membership in this club will cost you $100. We cannot predict if or when the Gala Gold price will increase again.
Free NFTs from Time to Time
Oftentimes you’ll find Gala Gold the best place to receive special NFT items that relate to games in development or various stages of release. It could be that a certain game would like to start by distributing a certain in-game item to a select group, including thousands of people. Because of the limited-supply nature of NFTs, it rarely makes sense to distribute an item to all accounts. We prefer the approach where NFT item ownership has a degree of exclusivity attached to it.
All Gala Gold members receive the Common Ground World Express Depot, allowing them to make deliveries faster in-game, placing and replacing their Depot as they see fit. In the past, special characters, skins, weapons, avatars and more have been given to members of Gala Gold.
When Gala Gold NFT drops take place, they are based on a snapshot of everyone who is currently a member of Gala Gold, meaning that if you haven’t signed up and paid your fee by the time of the snapshot, you miss out on that drop.
Please note that there is no set schedule for regular NFT drops to members of Gala Gold. Instead, items are given at the discretion of individual game teams. Several months will often go by with no Gala Gold NFT drops, so joining with the expectation of regular free NFTs can lead to disappointment.
Discord Access
For the past couple years, most members would agree that the greatest benefit to Gala Gold is access to a special Gala Gold area of Discord.
Complete with an announcement channel, a special sneak peek channel, a place for suggestions, a bustling ongoing discussion hub and an exclusive stage for hosting events, Gala Gold is essentially a gated community within the greater Gala community.
Here you’ll find opportunities to bend the ears of team members in a more intimate setting, a place where we feel free to talk more openly about the ecosystem than in general channels. Company leaders are often directly involved in the conversations in Gala Gold, whether exchanging comments about the latest games and feature releases or accepting valued feedback from a trusted community.
Basically, Gala Gold Discord channels are a fantastic place to be heard, especially if you have constructive ideas (or criticisms) of the ecosystem. We have often been known to suddenly shift strategies based on important discussions that have taken place here.
In terms of leaks and alpha info, there is nothing better than Gala Gold. A company like Gala operates like a complex gear mechanism– When a company leader wants answers or responses quickly, they’re likely to take it straight to Gala Gold first. In many cases, you’ll have a chance to see something discussed here 1-2 days before it is mentioned on social media or in an official Gala blog. You may be surprised at the difference a couple days can make when it comes to the flow of information in the web3 era.
From the Gala Gold Suggestions channel
Testing Games
Testing is an incredibly important part of shipping games, whether it’s a first, second or third party title. For the community, testing is often seen as a special perk to paying attention. We take the testing of our games very seriously, and different stages of development require different sizes of test groups.
When testing a game with a community audience, we want to make sure that:
The size of the audience fits the game in its current state – Gala Gold is often called upon to test games in early stages, when the game is too far along for an “internal only” playtest” but not quite ready for a whole public platest.
Our testers are diligent and experienced – Being an early Tester of a game is super fun, but we also want to ensure that as many participants as possible take the responsibility seriously. We have found that in Gala Gold, our members are very committed to the overall success of individual games, so they will honestly seek out bugs and provide excellent feedback.
Improvement is priority one – Finally, we want to ensure that our testers understand that anything can happen in a testing cycle for a game, no matter the genre or platform. Our Gala Gold members have repeatedly shown that they are mature and adaptable in these situations, never getting mad at us for doing what is necessary to improve a gaming experience.
Future Benefits Unknown
Gala Gold can be expected to evolve along with the Gala ecosystem. Existing perks can change as needed and new benefits will sometimes appear as new GalaChain functionalities allow.
Gala Gold is not for everyone, but we encourage anyone to join who considers themselves part of our most dedicated fanbase. If you’re spending a lot of time in the Discord community channels and are not yet a member, we think you would meet a lot of great people and find tremendous benefit in the Gala Gold channels.
As always, thanks for being part of the Gala community!
Moving toward the decentralized world of music we’re creating together, Gala Music is pleased to offer an exciting feature called NextUp, our innovative community governance system. The future of music means a more democratized and community-driven approach to the art, empowering you to have a direct say in curation and addition of new music and artists on Gala Music.
“Next Up” is designed to bring decentralized governance to the forefront of Gala Music. This feature allows our community to vote on new artists and tracks, making you an integral part of shaping the platform.
Every week, the Gala Music community is invited to vote, deciding on three tracks to add to the platform and one new artist
To learn more about the vision of Gala Music and our plans for a more decentralized world of music, read the Whitepaper.
How Does It Work?
Eligibility to Vote
If you have a Gala Account and a transfer code set up, you are eligible to vote. The transfer code is necessary because all voting is transacted on GalaChain, ensuring transparency and security. You can set up a transfer code in the Security area of your account’s Settings page.
Each Gala Music account gets one free vote. Additionally, for every Jukebox Node you own, you receive an extra vote, up to a maximum of 20 votes per voting period.
$MUSIC to Enhance Voting Power
Think of your $MUSIC as a great way to endorse your favorite artists and tracks, giving them an edge. In addition to your free vote, you can purchase additional votes for 5 $MUSIC each (any quantity. The world of web3 music runs on $MUSIC, so let’s let the $MUSIC do the talking.
Why NextUp Matters
The introduction of Next Up is a pivotal moment for Gala Music. Beyond a simple voting system, it is a testament to our commitment to decentralization and community involvement. By participating, you are helping to curate the new music and artists that will define the industry’s future, ensuring that our platform reflects the diverse tastes and preferences of our community.
Be a Part of the Future
With Next Up, we are laying the foundation for a robust and inclusive governance system. But this is just the beginning. Your feedback and participation will be crucial in refining and expanding this feature to make it even more impactful in the future.
Ready to make your voice heard? Ensure your Gala account is set up with a GalaChain transfer code. A new voting round kicks off at the beginning of every week, so cast your vote now and be part of this revolutionary step towards a more community-driven music ecosystem.
Stay tuned for more updates and be prepared to welcome new artists and tracks every week with NextUp. Let’s create the future of music together.
At Gala Games, our community-powered entertainment ecosystem thrives on the vibrant interactions within our robust Discord community. Here’s why our Discord is the core gathering place for our ecosystem
What is Discord?
For those who might be unfamiliar, Discord is a free voice, video and text communication platform designed for creating communities. Initially popularized by gamers, Discord has expanded to accommodate a wide range of interest groups and communities. Here’s a quick rundown of its key features:
Channels and Servers: Discord operates on servers, which are essentially individual communities. Each server can host multiple channels, where different topics and activities can be discussed. Channels can be text-based for written conversations or voice-based for live audio chats.
Text Channels: These are akin to forum threads where users can post messages, share links, and engage in discussions on specific topics. Each text channel can be dedicated to a particular subject, making it easy to find and participate in conversations that interest you.
Voice Channels: Voice channels allow for live audio conversations. These are perfect for real-time discussions, whether for gaming, casual chats or team meetings. Users can drop in and out of voice channels as they please.
Community Engagement: Discord’s user-friendly interface makes it easy to join and navigate multiple servers, allowing users to engage with various communities. Features such as direct messaging, group chats and integrated media sharing enhance the social experience.
Bots and Integrations: Discord supports bots—automated programs that can perform a variety of tasks, from moderating discussions to playing music. Additionally, Discord integrates seamlessly with other platforms and tools, making it a versatile hub for community interaction.
Accessibility: Discord is accessible via desktop and mobile apps, as well as through web browsers, ensuring you can stay connected with your communities wherever you are.
Discord accounts are free, with upgradeable features for subscription members. By joining our Gala Games Discord server, you’ll have access to all the above features and more, tailored to enhance your experience within our ecosystem. Whether you’re here for the latest updates, to share your ideas, or to connect with like-minded individuals, Discord provides the perfect platform for fostering a vibrant and engaged community.
There are plenty of unique perks to be found in the Gala Games Discord community, and some are listed below. The bottom line is this: For full and total connection to our thriving ecosystem, you’ll want to become part of this community.
Always Updated
Our Discord community is the first to know about the latest updates and happenings. Whether it’s a keen-eyed community member spotting something new or rapid developments that require immediate communication, Discord is our go-to platform for real-time updates. Sometimes you’ll even see information tossed about from the company’s leaders and founders that has not yet circulated through the entire team.
Team Engagement
Our team members actively monitor and participate in the Gala Discord server, bridging the gap between the team and the community. This accessibility allows us to listen, respond and support our community promptly, ensuring their voices are always heard.
Valuable Discussions
In our decentralized web3 ecosystem, community input is crucial. The Gala Discord community is a breeding ground for innovative ideas and discussions. As NFT owners and node operators, our community’s opinions shape our projects and we take this responsibility seriously.
Building Connections
Our Discord community is more than just a platform for updates and discussions; it’s a place where lifelong friendships are formed. In today’s digital age, fostering safe and friendly connections among members from around the world is a priority for us.
Our Community’s Importance
The success of Gala Games is rooted in our community. Their support and engagement have driven our achievements over the years. We recognize and celebrate this, continually striving to create the best web3 community experience. Join our Discord to witness the best of web3 community action and become a part of our journey.
It’s only been a short time since the Project Token Creation Tool was released on GalaSwap, but some big things have been happening.
Since opening up the floodgates to new tokens on GalaSwap, 70 new tokens have been created on GalaChain. Over 420,000 total $GALA has been burnt in the token creation process, and we’ve seen some people really dive into new tokens on GalaSwap!
We just wanted to pop in today to highlight that one new token on GalaChain hit over $1m in market cap after only a few weeks! $WEN!
This was snipped on July 3rd, around 2pm PT on galacoins.xyz!
“$WEN is initially a memecoin based on a famous joke about delays. Within a few days, I started leveraging my knowledge of Galachain’s tools to decentralize the holdings and gamify the trading. Now it aims at becoming a token with utility, the first of which is to access to features on galacoins.xyz”
Lukabylie, $WEN
WEN?
$WEN is a token created by a community member you may know as Lukabylie on Discord. They also happen to be the owner of galacoins.xyz!
WEN was first created at the beginning of June, but it’s taken off within the community with amazing speed! As of the time of writing this article, $WEN is showing a $600k market cap on galacoins!
More Than a Memecoin
As promised, here is the Litepaper for $WEN! It goes through the basics of coin creation on Gala, the specifics of our coin and most importantly our vision and what we already built to achieve. Share it & tell us what you think! https://t.co/mE0xHMM7Ga
We here at Gala are absolutely thrilled to see the community embrace a grassroots token like this. What’s even greater to see is that it’s not just the meme that’s making WEN desirable… just a few weeks in and the team is already providing actual utility for holding WEN!
Add in the robust transparency that they have diligently performed with distributions and allocations, and it’s pretty clear why the community has placed so much trust in $WEN!
“We are thrilled with the community’s interest in the token and in galacoins.xyz. What I’m personally surprised about is the magnitude of the interest and support our project received. With that in mind, we intend to expand on galacoins.xyz and create new projects if possible.“
We could not be happier to see WEN gaining steam in the ecosystem. GalaChain is a place for creativity and ingenuity, and we want people to build their projects here and leverage the power of this chain to achieve success.
Congratulations to the $WEN team on early success! Thanks for being a part of GalaChain!
