Mayhem rises like a tide across the whole of the galaverse, bringing the fun to every nook and cranny!
Week 3 is in full swing until next Monday, but we’re here to give you a little taste of what’s coming in week 4!
Common Ground World
Get ready for even more Mayhem than before in Common Ground World. Next week, the Jewelry Set will be the focus, and the first guild competition will begin!
For rewards in next week’s competition, you’ll need to work as a team. The format is “Better Together”, and in it every guild members’ Stars will be added up to get a final Guide Score!
A total of 50 guilds will receive rewards, and their rewards will be distributed evenly between all guild members. The first place guild will grab up 240k $GALA!
Of course, we’ve definitely got some new NFT revamps for you coming up next week too!
This week, it’s the Masterful Distillery and the Monumental Snowman’s turn! These two NFTs are getting expanded abilities and extra effectiveness. Expect to see a nice new discount on them in the store coming on Monday as well!
We’ve left a BIG second chance sale for last in May Mayhem. On May 28th, you’ll have a chance to grab the 100 Crystal Sanctums not sold in the original sale!
Legends Reborn
Next week is the final week of Mayhem, and Legends Reborn knows how to make it climactic.
Expect to see the same kind of competition as the last three weeks from Legends Reborn, except this time each player in the top 10 of Matches Played and Matches Won will receive rewards!
There’s $2000 of $GALA up for grabs. $100 will be rewarded to each player who manages to climb to the top 10 at the end of the week.
You still have time to rack up the wins you need to get your hands on the three free Mayhem NFTs!
50 wins – Glacial Spear
100 wins – Viridian Dragon
150 wins – Phoenix
See you at the tables!
GalaSwap
GalaSwap has even more rewards coming at swappers. This week, the list of tokens that could lead to rewards has been mixed up a bit, but should still look pretty familiar:
$GALA
$GUSDT
$MUSIC
$GSWAP
$SILK
$TOLK
The highest volume of completed swaps for any of the above tokens will find some Mayhem rewards waiting for them shortly after the week’s conclusion!
Meme Contest!
Last minute addition!
Our friends over at LFG are sponsoring a meme contest!
$500 in $GALA for First Place $250 in $GALA for Second Place $100 in $GALA for Third…
— Jason Brink aka BitBender (@BitBenderBrink) May 22, 2024
After the month is over, their team will pick out their favorites and let Gala Gold members vote on the best memes!
Last Expedition
Did you hear about the latest Last Expedition update!? Mission Ready is the biggest content update seen yet in the game, and the fight is more fun and more dangerous than it’s ever been!
Join us on Tuesday May 28th for some celebratory matches! You’ll have the chance to win some sweet SWAG and a special guest or two may be dropping in. Keep 👀 on Discord and social media for when it’s all happening next Tuesday!
VOX
Where will VOX invade this week? They’ve saved the most dangerous for last… Last Expedition that is!
During the event next Tuesday, simply win one match to receive a special, brand-new ProtoVOX
Punk soundtrack not provided
Again, May Mayhem is the ONLY chance to get all these new VOX items. There will be a last chance Mystery Box coming at the end of the month. If you want to get your hands on these without leaving it up to chance, now is the time!
MAYHEM Forever
There’s still a few days left in week 3 Mayhem… don’t let dreams of week 4 glory stop you from rising to the top with the last of this week!
We’ve had a lot of fun this Mayhem… and we reserve the right to have a little more. There’s still plenty of days left in May for some surprises! 😉
Thanks for playing with us, and we hope you have a blast during the rest of May Mayhem!
At Gala, this time of year holds a tradition called May Mayhem, where we pile activities, opportunities and additional rewards onto our already prosperous community. It’s one of our favorite ways to celebrate the people who make it all possible and show our appreciation.
In metaversal collaboration with VOX’s very own FutureBoy, Gala Music is pleased to announce a special promotion through the end of the month… Introducing the Gala Music Future Box!
In this one-of-a-kind event, FutureBoy is joining forces with a new character from the VOX realm… As the first in a brand new line of distinct personality ProtoVOX, Gala Girl was given mad DJ skills by her creators at VINC. We’re pleased to announce that DJ Gala Girl is making her Gala Music debut with a track of her own!
These fresh tracks from both FutureBoy and Gala Girl will only be found inside Future Boxes!
Gala Girl is ready to get the party started with her mad DJ skills.
Mystery Boxes are an exciting way for us to offer rare prize opportunities. Sometimes we drop artist specific Mystery Boxes, packed with chances to win, rare merch, limited edition collectibles and more. At other times we offer Mystery Boxes that include a variety of prizes from across the Gala ecosystems.
Purchase and pair any NFT track before the end of May to get a free Future Box reward!
For the next couple months while supplies last, this special Future Box will be available to own. Pick up as many as you like for $4.99 each. Additionally, for every NFT track you purchase(or have already purchased this month), you’ll receive a free Future Box!
To qualify for the free Future Box, you must purchase an NFT track from the Gala Music store and pair it with a Jukebox node before the end of May (PT time).
Please note that purchasing a track alone does not qualify you for a free Future Box– You must also pair your track with an active Jukebox Node (through your Collection) at no additional cost. This action will also unlock your regular $MUSIC rewards for that track.
Inside the Future Box
Inside the box, you’ll find three items from the following list:
Various quantities of $MUSIC
$GALA
Jukebox Node license – valued at ~$2000 (up to 100 total throughout promo)
Gala Music Windbreaker – $100 value
One (1) Ticket to win a 1 of 1 Gala Music varsity jacket*
New NFT track from FutureBoy
New NFT track from Gala Girl
Gala Girl cosmetic VOX outfit
*The giveawaydrawing for the 1-of-1 varsity jacket will be held following the July 31st end of the Future Box promotion. Tickets that are revealed following July 31st will be rolled over to a future event.
If you haven’t been checking on the latest Gala Music NFTs, you’ve been missing out on some amazing music from a massive variety of new artists, but not to worry! You can listen to everything on the Gala Music platform and app for free, whether or not you own track NFTs. In fact, you can qualify for regular $MUSIC rewards simply for listening to music every day.
Each week, we release more than 20 Signature Edition tracks, adding to the rapidly expanding Gala Music catalog and elevating the careers of our growing artist roster. Check out this week’s new NFT tracks in this blog.
Download the Gala Music app to listen on the go with your favorite device, customize playlists, attend virtual live shows and much more.
Following our security team’s swift, effective response and the involvement of Federal law enforcement agencies, the >$20M (in ETH) has been returned to the Gala ecosystem.
We want to inform the Gala community about a recent security incident involving $GALA on the Ethereum network. Yesterday afternoon we detected a suspicious transfer of $200 million in $GALA tokens. Within 45 minutes, all tokens in the unauthorized wallet were frozen. Our prompt response and the robust security measures in place ensured that the impact was minimized, and we want to reassure our community that assets remain secure.
Incident Overview
On the afternoon of Monday, May 20th, our monitoring systems flagged an unusual transfer of $200 million worth of $GALA tokens. This was an isolated incident on the Ethereum network, and our immediate response was to activate GalaChain’s blocklist protocol, swiftly halting any further unauthorized minting and movement of $GALA and effectively mitigating the incident.
Within 45 minutes of the unauthorized mint, approximately 90% of the minted $GALA was locked. A new Founder’s Node ecosystem governance vote will soon decide if the blocklisted $GALA will be considered burned as it relates to $GALA’s dynamic supply distribution model as described in the Gala Ecosystem Blueprint.
Swift Mitigation Measures
Using a new feature that was implemented with the $GALA v2 contract upgrade, our security team quickly blocklisted the wallet and froze the unauthorized tokens. This measure stopped any potential misuse and prevented the incident from escalating.
We immediately contacted US Federal law enforcement agencies to handle the breach. Our ongoing cooperation with authorities ensures a thorough investigation and appropriate legal action against the culprits.
We want to assure our community that the minting capabilities of $GALA on GalaChain remain secure and uncompromised. Our internal controls and multisig security protocols are designed to protect against such incidents, and we are continuously enhancing them to stay ahead of potential threats.
Plans are already in place to make reimbursements to anyone who has been subjected to unreasonably high transactional fees associated with this incident.
Commitment to Security and Transparency
We are deeply grateful to our partners for their quick response and invaluable assistance during this incident. Your support has been crucial in minimizing potential damage and ensuring our platform’s security.
Gala is committed to maintaining the highest standards of security and transparency. We will continue to provide updates as the investigation progresses and take all necessary steps to prevent future incidents.
We understand the concern this incident may have caused, but rest assured, our security measures are robust and effective.
Pioneering in unknown territory can sometimes be a dangerous activity, but we are 100% confident that GalaChain is well equipped to handle any unanticipated challenges that web3 can throw at us. GalaChain remains a secure and reliable blockchain for all users. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we navigate this challenge together.
Get ready to uncork your potential in the third week of May Mayhem, happening from May 21st to May 24th in Common Ground World.
This week’s Everyone is Welcome competition will offer 30% greater rewards, with nearly 1.5M $GALA up for grabs on the extended leaderboard! It’s all about viticulture as you compete to raise a glass to victory by selling Wine Cases packed with the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It’s your chance to harvest success and show off your strategic finesse!
Event Details
Crafting Focus: Wine Cases Crafting Recipe: 2 Pinot Noir, 2 Chardonnay, 1 Wooden Box Craft Time: 40 seconds Trade Time: 200 seconds, 2 Gasoline Biome: Desert W Edges: Mountain N, Desert E, River S, Desert W
This week, challenge yourself to maximize the value of your vineyards. Remember, each Wine Case will trade for just a quarter of its usual cash value—$52,870–So strategize accordingly!
Generous Rewards Await
Victory in this event brings more than just glory; it brings tangible gameplay benefits with in the form of the exclusive Thrifty Winery Blueprint, which comes in several different rarities:
Luxury: 40% reduction in build materials and cash for the Winery (Top 5 ranks)
Platinum: 35% reduction (Ranks 6-25)
Legendary: 30% reduction (Ranks 26-225)
Epic: 25% reduction (Ranks 226-600)
Rare: 20% reduction (Ranks 601-1200)
Uncommon: 15% reduction for all who sell the meta craft at least ten times (Ranks below 1201)
Adjust Your Strategy
In addition to managing your vineyards, several other goods have received cash boosts to help you keep your town’s economy robust:
Iron: $18,400
Oak Barrel: $22,000
Steel: $188,000
Wool: $15,000
Wool Yarn: $81,000
And remember, each Wine Case will also fetch you an impressive 100,000 stars!
New NFT Reworks & Discounts
Check out this week’s latest utility reworks of previously sold NFTs, now available again in limited supply for special discounts.
Tunnel of Love (Epic)
The Tunnel of Love NFT brings a trifecta of Valentine’s magic to your gameplay. Make Valentine’s Day Cards in half the time, boost Eco Paper craft time, AND let the passive flow from within the Tunnel water nearby crops with 3 passive water.
With this exclusive gem, each Café gets an extra Barista, ensuring your coffee joints are brimming with talent. But that’s not all – enjoy a 20% boost in Café craft speed globally, turning your town into a caffeinated powerhouse.
The Legendary Sommelier Vineyard NFT is now available in limited supply. Dropped on May 17th, this special Vineyard functions as a Winery in its own right, boasting an expert Vintner who works twice as fast and charges lower wages! This powerful building reduces by 2 the Grapes requirement of all Wineries, while significantly accelerating the production of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Sangría in every Winery in your town including itself (non-Stackable effects).
For the best gaming experience, ensure that the game is the only active tab in your browser, check back often if using Fast Forward, and avoid covering the game window if you are actively playing.
Check out the replay of last week’s Common Ground World Town Hall at the link below, and tune in every week for the latest updates and info on Friday at 8am PT!
Web3 wallets are fundamental tools that allow users to interact with decentralized applications (dApps) like Gala Music.
While a traditional wallet stores currency, a web3 wallet stores cryptographic keys—both public and private—that represent ownership and provide the functionality to interact with various blockchain networks.
Importance of Web3 Wallets
Web3 wallets are not just storage units for cryptocurrencies but gateways to a burgeoning ecosystem of decentralized applications that allow you to:
Manage Identities: Your wallet can act as your digital identity in the web3 space, enabling interactions with dApps without the need for traditional login systems.
Execute Transactions: You can send and receive cryptocurrencies, interact with smart contracts, and engage with various blockchain functions directly from your wallet.
Hold Assets: Beyond cryptocurrencies, web3 wallets can hold a variety of digital assets, including NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), which are critical for platforms like Gala Music.
There are several different types of blockchain wallets, facilitating different types of security and varying degrees of convenience and user control. Below you’ll find a list that briefly outlines some of the most important types of wallets.
The GalaChain ecosystem easily integrates with Metamask because it falls into several of the categories below. It is a software wallet with a browser extension as well as a robust mobile wallet solution, and it allows you to control your own private keys.
HOT WALLETS – These are considered “hot” because they all involve internet connections for enhanced capabilities and convenience.
Browser Extension Wallets (Metamask) : Installed as browser extensions, these wallets allow simple and direct interaction with dApps from web browsers.
Mobile Wallets (Metamask, Trust Wallet): Many wallet providers offer smartphone apps for managing cryptocurrencies and accessing dApps on the go.
Desktop Wallets (Exodus): Installed on computers, these software wallets offer robust security and comprehensive asset management, but are often less convenient to use.
Web Wallets (MyEtherWallet): Accessible via web browsers, convenient but generally less secure.
Multi-Signature Wallets (Gnosis Safe): Requires multiple private keys for transactions, adding security for shared funds.
Web3 wallets always fall into one of the following categories: Custodial or non-custodial, depending on whether or not the owner of the account controls the wallet’s private keys.
Custodial Wallets (Coinbase Wallet): Managed by third parties, custodial wallets offering ease of use but less control over funds.
Non-Custodial Wallets (MetaMask, Trust Wallet): Users control their private keys, offering more security but requiring responsibility for key management.
COLD WALLETS – These are considered “cold” or “offline” wallets because they do not require an internet connection and while more secure, are less convenient for transactions.
Paper Wallets (Just what they sound like): Physical pieces of paper containing printed private keys and public addresses. Users generate these keys offline and store them in a secure place, such as a safe, to prevent unauthorized access.
Your GalaChain Wallet
Every Gala account has a built-in GalaChain wallet that allows you to receive and transfer GalaChain tokens, including unique non-fungible tokens such as music tracks and game items, as well as fungible tokens such as $GALA or $MUSIC.
GalaChain is a layer1 blockchain, built for interoperability with Ethereum. Therefore, your GalaChain assets can exist on either blockchain (GalaChain or Ethereum) at any given time.
Your new GalaChain wallet does not have the capacity to hold Ethereum-based tokens until you connect your Gala account to an Ethererum wallet. Connecting your external Ethereum wallet is easy. We recommend Metamask, the trusted and leading third party software wallet.
Connecting your Web3 Wallet
To unlock the ability to bridge GalaChain assets to Ethereum, you’ll need to connect your external web3 wallet. In your account Settings, navigate to the Linked Accounts menu.
Currently, three leading software wallets are supported for connection: Metamask, Coinbase Wallet and OKX Wallet. For this example walkthrough, we will use Metamask.
Create a Metamask Wallet
If you don’t already have one, you’ll need to download Metamask and create a new wallet. Follow the simple instructions in this support article to ensure that Metamask is properly installed in your browser.
You can also download Metamask on your mobile device by following the instructions in the following support articles:
Individual tokens must be manually imported to be displayed in your Metamask wallet. If you bridge tokens to Ethereum from GalaChain, they will not show up in Metamask until you complete this step for that token.
To import $GALA, all you need is the token’s Ethereum contract address, which you’ll find on Coinmarketcap in the area circled below.
After copying that contract address to your clipboard, open your Metamask extension and locate Import Tokens in the Tokens tab.
Next, click to the Custom Token tab and paste the contract address for $GALA. The rest of the token information will populate.
Finally, confirm the token Import and you’ll then see the token in your wallet.
Be sure to import any token that you want listed in your Metamask wallet using the steps above. Then when any quantity of that token is transferred to your wallet, it will show your balances.
Please note that if you receive tokens before they’re imported, you still own them– They’ll just need to be imported before they are displayed.
3. Connect your Web3 Wallet to your Gala Account
This is the part that makes your GalaChain wallet easily interoperable with your Ethereum wallet through your Gala account.
Once your Metamask wallet is configured simply click Connect Wallet and choose Metamask to initiate a signature transaction within Metamask. Once you approve that transaction, your wallet will be connected, ready to bridge to and from Ethereum or transact with Ethereum-based tokens.
You’re ready to experience the wide world of web3 through GalaChain and beyond! Hopefully you learned something new. To explore more topics or ask specific questions, visit Gala Support at https://support.gala.com/.
Join the web3 music revolution at Gala Music to listen to ad-free music from new artists absolutely free, collect limited supply and reward enabled NFT tracks, unlock All Access experiences from your favorite artists and much more. Our artists enjoy more freedom, more opportunities and a massive 70% revenue share from sold tracks. Interested in leveling up your career and becoming a Gala Music artist? Start here with our Artist Upload program!
