At Gala, we’re crafting a decentralized future where everyone can thrive. What began with gaming now spans across entertainment, blockchain technology and more, creating an inclusive and immersive ecosystem with something for everyone. Let’s explore how Gala is revolutionizing the way we interact with digital worlds.
Gala Games: More Than Play
Our journey started with games, fueled by a mission to give players true ownership and the ability to get rewarded for their playtime. Gala Games offers a diverse portfolio of games where players can truly own their in-game assets. Ownership adds a new dimension of gaming strategy to enrich the experience.
This ownership model breaks free from traditional constraints, allowing gamers to benefit directly from their engagement. Additionally, Gala gamers enjoy a new level of freedom. Once you get tired of a game for which you own items, you’re free to trade off those items on the secondary market, essentially taking your loot with you to your next favorite game. Gone are the days when we must continue playing a game that lost our interest just because we’re cost committed. This freedom is a crucial piece of Gala’s central mission of user empowerment.
We have teamed up with some of the most legendary game developers in the industry to reimagine the gaming experience throughout multiple genres. With the recent launch of our massive game dev headquarters in Santiago, Chile, we’re ready to start cranking out the next generation of games, all empowered with ownership and rewards through GalaChain.
The conventional music industry was ripe for revolution, and the power of GalaChain lends itself brilliantly to an enhanced music experience that takes fans and artists deeper.
Gala Music reimagines the ways music is produced, distributed and consumed. Artists can release tracks directly to their fans, bypassing traditional intermediaries and maintaining unprecedented control over their art. Fans can own NFT tracks representing music from their favorite Gala artists, unlocking $MUSIC rewards based on the platform success of their owned tracks.
Powered by a decentralized network of nodes called Jukebox Nodes, Gala Music’s unique approach ensures that creators are fairly rewarded for their work, that fans have a stake in the success of the music they support, and that new music is always free to discover and enjoy.
Gala Film is set to disrupt the traditional film industry by enabling decentralized film production and distribution. This platform allows filmmakers to fund their projects through tokenization, offering an innovative way to raise funds and engage with their audience.
Fans can directly support films and series they believe in by collecting NFTs called Moments in their Theaters, reaping $FILM rewards from the platform success of their content.
Powered by a state-of-the-art GalaChain DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network), Gala Film hosts and delivers content on its network of Theater Nodes. These nodes are owned and operated by supporters from the Gala Film community who have purchased licenses to operate network workloads in exchange for additional rewards.
A future system called “Pitches” will offer project crowdfunding to bring users’ filmmaking dreams to life. Funding film projects is expensive, but with Gala Film we are curating an ideal community of early adopter supporters and rewarding them for early ownership in the same $FILM token that they will eventually use to fund your projects. We expect this feature to be a true game changer for the filmmaking industry when it is released.
At the core of Gala’s ecosystem lies GalaChain, our custom-built blockchain. Designed to handle high transaction volumes and complex interactions, GalaChain supports a wide array of applications that go far beyond gaming and entertainment. It offers near-real-time settlement, low gas fees and a developer-friendly environment, making it an ideal platform for innovation across various industries.
In early 2024, we opened GalaChain to external developers by releasing the public facing Typescript-integrated GalaChain SDK and the Gala Creators Portal, making it easier than ever for devs to take the leap into web3 to empower their own communities.
GalaChain is a layer1 blockchain that operates similarly to Ethereum, with lower gas fees and faster transaction time. Additionally, GalaChain tokens (FTs and NFTs) are easily bridgeable to the EVM for use and trade on its robust network of existing dApps and exchanges.
GalaSwap: Seamless and Secure Transactions
GalaSwap is the first official token swapping site that runs on GalaChain, providing a secure platform for trading tokens within the GalaChain ecosystem. It ensures that users can seamlessly swap assets, enabling liquidity and fostering a vibrant economic environment by eliminating the need to bridge assets to Ethereum.
By utilizing GalaSwap, users benefit from lower fees and faster transactions compared to traditional exchanges. Additionally, GalaSwap users are rewarded with GalaSwap’s native token for listing and accepting swaps, with additional rewards for swaps that are conducted at “fair market value,” according to dynamic integrated pricing data from CoinGecko. GalaSwap is growing rapidly, with recent feature updates such as partial swaps, API integration and more.
Owners in the Gala ecosystem are encouraged to browse and utilize the robust secondary item markets on OpenSea. This market ensures that every asset has value beyond its initial use, providing users with endless opportunities to monetize their digital holdings, unload unused items or get a second chance on sales they missed.
Gala is more than just an ecosystem; it’s a community-driven movement towards decentralization and empowerment. We invite you to explore the various facets of Gala, participate in our vibrant community, and discover how you can benefit from being part of this revolutionary journey.
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We’re working hard to build Gala Film bigger and better every day. Today, we want to share the following critical update for Film Node operators:
Starting on Monday, June 3rd in order to receive Distribution Film Nodes must meet the following requirements;
Node Software version v3.6.6 (or higher)
The following ports must be exposed: 4002, 9096, 5443
Each node must have it’s own Public IP Address
System:
Windows, Mac, or Linux (64-bit)
4GB RAM
2 or more CPU Cores
60GB free storage space
A stable internet connection
This includes any Nodes currently running and any new Nodes that come online. Any nodes that do not satisfy all of these requirements by Monday, June 3rd will not be eligible for Film Rewards Distribution until the requirements are met.
Check Your Node Status
Head over to your Node Dashboard (https://node.gala.com/#/). If your Node is on version v3.6.6 (or higher) and you have a GREEN dot next to your node, the various workloads, and the port status icon next to “Running” – you are all good. No action required!
Please be patient with these steps. These requirements empower your Nodes that are running Gala Film workloads to support the Gala Decentralized Content Delivery Network (dCDN). This is still an experimental, emerging technology that requires thousands of Nodes to talk to each other as well as Gala backend services. All of this network communication taking place means things (like port checking and online status updates) may take longer than expected.
If you are interested in more of the technical details of Nodes, please check out the FAQs at the end.
If the Dot Under ‘Node’ Is Orange
Check the following;
Each node runs on its own unique Public IP Address This will generally be an issue if you run multiple nodes from your home network. If your Node runs on a VPS or if you run a single Node at home you likely do not have to worry about this at all.
Your nodes meet the minimum system requirements. With more workloads going through the node ecosystem, if your node does not meet the requirements it may frequently fall offline.
Windows, Mac, or Linux (64-bit)
4GB RAM
2 or more CPU Cores
60GB free storage space
A stable internet connection
You can find multiple guides for setting up, managing and updating your node Software on the Gala Node Support Page:
Issue Fix #1 – Is your node version v3.6.6 (or higher)?
If your node is currently under version v3.6.6, you will need to update your node. This can only be done via your system, and NOT through the Node Dashboard.
You can find guides for updating your node Software on the Gala Node Support Page.
If you find an ORANGE Status on the Node Management Dashboard, hover over the icon to highlight the issue you need to resolve to get your node back online.
Gala Nodes require certain ports to be open for your node to run.
Any nodes running at home will likely be behind a firewall as part of your Internet Service Provider. If you’re a Node Operator running through your home connection and need these ports exposed, you will need to set up port forwarding through your ISP.
Any Nodes running on a VPS probably already have these ports exposed.
The following 3 ports all need to be open; 4002, 9096, 5443.
Check your firewall settings to open these ports if needed.
Previously we required Ports 4002, 9096, and 5080. Please note that the third port number requirement has changed and your Film workload will not be able to run without all three ports exposed.
Try using a free port checking tool (like this one: https://portchecker.co/) to verify that the correct ports are exposed.
Once the ports are available, it could take several hours for your node to recognize that the ports are properly exposed.
Issue Fix #3 – Have you restarted your Node?
Once your Node Software is up to date (v3.6.6 or higher) your Film Workload will automatically update itself to the latest version (v4.1.21 as of this article’s publishing). Once your Gala Film Workload has automatically updated, YOU WILL NEED TO RESTART YOUR NODE.
You should see a “Restart Required” message in the Node Management page next to the restart button if your Node requires a restart. This is a Node restart, not a Film Workload restart.
The restart will need to happen AFTER your Film Workload has updated itself to the latest version (v4.1.21 as of this message going out for the first time), if you restart before the update is complete it will need to be restarted again.
Important Notes
It can take a while for your workload to verify that the ports are exposed so please be patient!
Once you see your Film Workload is up and running according to the Node Management page, it may also take some time for your Node Dashboard to show your node online.
FAQs:
Q: Why does each node require its own Public IP address?
A: The core technology that powers the dCDN uses IPFS, which relies on public IP addresses to identify peers. Our IPFS implementation is technically able to perform NAT (thanks to libp2p) however, the dCDN egress doesn’t (yet). So, for now, we rely on a fixed set of ports and a public IP.
Q: Why do we need to expose those ports both inbound and outbound?
A: We require inbound traffic because your Node isn’t just talking to a backend server, it’s actually talking to A BUNCH of other peers (thus, a decentralized system). If your node can’t be reached by its peers, then your Node can’t participate in the network. Also, if a node doesn’t allow inbound traffic then no client can send a request to stream content from that node.
Q: Why are there more requirements for running a Film Workload on a Gala Node than any other Gala Workloads? A: Film Workloads (and Film-Beta Workloads) are the only Gala Node workloads that facilitate and participate in the Gala Decentralized Content Delivery Network (dCDN) at this time.
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.
Before you dive into the first full weekend of Mayhem, we’d like to leave you with a sneak peek of what you can expect next week. Don’t get distracted now… there’s still so much Mayhem left in week one!
Come What May(hem)
Next week there’s another wave of Mayhem rising, so you better brace for impact!
Below, we’ll cover everything coming up in week 2! Remember there’s still a few days of week 1 left… and plenty of May still in the future!
Common Ground World
How are you faring in week 1 of Common Ground World Mayhem? Enjoy the “Everybody Is Welcome” competition while it lasts… because we’re mixing it up in week 2.
Next week, Common Ground World will bring the ‘Best of the Best’ competition.
This week will have half the winners of a normal competition, with only 500 places walking away with any $GALA. Even with the reduction in places, this competition will feature a 5% bigger overall prize pool than normal!
Two more NFT reworks are on the way!
This time, the Hot Cocoa Chalet and Mistletoe Arch are getting rebalanced with some all-new utility. We’ll give you more details next week when these buildings are rereleased with a discounted price!
Hatchet Hank Jr. returns!
800 Hatchet Hank Jr.s were withheld in the original sale. It’s time to get these out to the great people with big dreams of big trees… and super fast lumberjacks. All 800 will be available for $150 each next Tuesday.
Remember there’s still plenty of competition left this week! There’s also some huge discounts going on in the Common Ground World Store… if you haven’t checked it out lately, it may be worth a look!
If you want the earliest details on next week’s Mayhem, make sure you don’t miss the Common Ground World Town Hall tomorrow!
GalaSwap
The mayhem keeps going at GalaSwap! Same story this week, highest volume in each token will find a $GALA reward waiting for them. This week, however, we’re shuffling which tokens will be catching rewards a bit:
$GALA
$GUSDC
$MUSIC
$LEMIN
$GSWAP
$MTRM
$TOLK
Happy swapping galaxians!
Legends Reborn
Next week in Legends Reborn brings yet another competition, with $500 of $GALA rewards waiting for the top player in the same two categories as last week – Most matches played, and most matches won!
There’s still plenty of time to rack up matches to get free NFT rewards during May!
50 PVP games played – Glacial Spear (Common) (NFT action card)
100 PVP games played – Viridian Dragon (Common) (NFT creature)
150 PVP games played – Brightscourge Phoenix (Uncommon) (NFT creature)
You better get to the tables and get practicing… Early Mayhem has a way of slowly building to something bigger…
Gala Music
Ok, this isn’t exactly MAYhem-related, but it’s still pretty Mayhem, so we couldn’t pass it up. As explained in the Gala Music Whitepaper, a Listen for Rewards program is part of the “Ecosystem Supporting Actors” allocation for $MUSIC.
Did you know that you can already listen for rewards!? Go check it out, and you’ll rack up points for each unique track you listen to each day!
Eternal Paradox wrapped up a week of daily coupon codes already, but that doesn’t mean that there’s not more Mayhem on the way!
Today, the Mayhem Pass went live in EPX! This special rewards pass will let you mayhem even harder and collect extra rewards as you complete tasks throughout the month!
A Mayhem Pass can only be acquired via in-app purchase… but like the season pass, players get rewards even if they don’t purchase the pass!
Whether you purchase a Mayhem Pass or not, you’ll also still find extra Mayhem boxes that have been stolen by enemies around the map!
Go get that loot!
Keep a watch out at the end of the week, because on Friday the 17th the hunt is on!
The Gala Games Plays crew will be hiding in the field with an uber-powerful GM fortress during a special livestream that day. Basic Piñata protocol here… Find it. Attack it. Scoop up the rewards!
Gala Film
Gala Film will continue to offer increased rewards for each new episode of RZR during Mayhem!
During May Mayhem, you’ll get an additional RZR Mystery Box for the episode released that week.
One box will be delivered upon completing a new episode, while the second will be dropped at the beginning of each week. Get comfy and start binging!
Champions Arena
The gem discount for week 1 is wrapping up in just a few days. Catch it while you can!
The Mayhem, however, continues in the arena. All through May you can keep collecting M-tickets to load up on what you’re after in the special Mayhem Shop!
VOX
Are you frantically producing bicycles to build your growing army of VOX puppers? That competition may be wrapping up before long… but the VOX invasion has just begun!
Our latest intel says that the next place they’ll strike will be in Legends Reborn in week 2!
The top 100 leaderboard finishers in Legends Reborn in week 2 will get a shiny new limited Edition ProtoVOX! As with the previous week’s VOX item, these will only be available during Mayhem, though you’ll have a last chance to grab them in a special mystery box at the end of the month!
Remember, this is just a preview of week 2… there’s still a whole weekend of week 1 left! Get out there and rack up those bicycle sales, match wins, m-tickets, watches, listens… ALL THE MAYHEM!
We’ll see you on the other side this time next week for a sneak peek at week 3. Good luck with your Mayhem!
The first four episodes of David Bianchi’s sci-fi thriller series, RZR, are available now, exclusively on Gala Film. Collect NFT Moments now to secure daily platform rewards or open Mystery Boxes to unlock additional content from the show!
At Gala Film, we’re building more than just a place to watch movies– We’re fostering connections between fans and creators, creating deeper connections to the stories they love. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Pitches, a revolutionary platform feature that will empower anyone to step into the exciting industry of film.
Pitches–Unleash Your Inner Filmmaker
Gala Film’s Pitches is an upcoming platform feature that will make it easier than ever for creators to bring their projects to life while offering community members opportunities to play a key role in any project’s success.
With the power of GalaChain, the pitching and backing of films is no longer limited to the Hollywood elite and those with the deepest pockets. Anyone and everyone will be invited to participate in this new approach to film pitches on any level they choose.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan yearning for a sequel to your favorite film or a budding director with a groundbreaking story to tell, with Pitches, you can make it happen.
Community at its Core–Supporting Pitches
At the heart of Pitches lies the power of community. Use your $FILM tokens to support projects that spark your passion. In return, you’ll unlock exclusive benefits like early access, backstage passes, credit listings, or even cast appearances! More info will be coming soon about specific opportunities as Pitches prepares for launch.
Reshaping the Filmmaking Landscape
Pitches fosters a collaborative environment where fans can actively influence the creation of content they love. This innovative approach redefines filmmaking, making it more inclusive, vibrant, and accessible than ever before. This is yet another example of how Gala Film is planning to breathe new life into a beloved industry while empowering everyone involved, from artist to fan.
Crafting Your Dream Project–Creating Pitches
Gala will equip you with a user-friendly template to craft compelling pitches for your dream projects. We believe every great film starts with a compelling pitch, and Pitches makes that process seamless and empowering. This crucial part of the process should be fun–not frustrating, simple–not strenuous, and rewarded–not regretted.
Join the movement! With series and film content like David Bianchi’s RZR, it’s time to envision what you want to see, then start putting in the rewarding work to make it a reality!
