Get ready to LOL as “Chicago, I’m Home” brings Barry Brewer’s stand-up brilliance to Gala Film.
Barry’s Windy City stand-up comedy special dives deep into the humorous and poignant moments of his life. With over fifteen years of experience, Barry brings his unique perspective to the stage, blending real-life stories with his sharp comedic wit.
Exclusive Content and Rewards
Anyone with a Gala Film account can watch the special for free and ad-free, with the unique chance of getting rewards only on our innovative platform. Dive deeper into Barry’s world with exclusive content and rewards. Collect NFT Moments from the special, each priced at $79.99, featuring various rarities (Bronze, Silver, or Golden).
Each Moment unlocks your ability to receive Gala Film rewards daily, based on the total; viewership count of “Chicago, I’m Home ” for that day. For now, rewards are issued in $POPCORN (1:10 POPCORN to $FILM ratio), the placeholder token for $FILM, which will launch soon as the official Gala Film utility token. You’ll find more details about Gala Film’s rewards and vision in the Litepaper.
NFT Moments are found in Moment Packs and each Moment Pack contains a single reward eligible Moment from the special.
Bulk Purchase Discounts
Bundle up your Moment purchases to save big:
Buy 3 Moment Packs at a time for $229.99 (4.16% discount)
Buy 9 Moment Packs at a time for $679.99 (5.55% discount)
Buy 12 Moment Packs at a time for $899.99 (6.24% discount)
Moment Rarity and Supply
Type
Unique Moments
Max Supply
Gold
6
2,400
Silver
15
8,550
Bronze
27
18,900
Total
48
29,850
Collect Your Favorite Moments
Collect Moments to complete Scenes from the special. When you complete Scenes, you’ll enhance your reward potential as outlined in the Gala Film Litepaper. To unlock the maximum possible reward boost, you’ll have to complete all available curated Scenes for “Chicago, I’m Home.”
The Gala Film platform offers a revolutionary decentralized approach to distributing film content. Powered by a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) through Gala Film’s Theater Node ecosystem, content is powered and delivered on the Decentralized Content Delivery Network (DCDN), allowing Theater Node operators to receive rewards for carrying the platform workload.
In the simplest terms, a web3 wallet is your digital wallet for the decentralized web. Think of it as a special app that lets you store, send, receive, and manage your cryptocurrencies and digital assets. But it does more than just hold your “money.” A web3 wallet can interact with decentralized blockchain applications (dApps), making it a crucial tool for navigating the web3 world.
Typically, a person will only have a single IRL wallet, holding important items like driver’s licenses, credit cards and maybe some cash. One notable difference with web3 wallets is that it’s rather common to have more than one. For people dabbling in cryptocurrency through a mainstream exchange such as Coinbase, they may look no further than their Coinbase wallet, which will include all the functions they’ll need to trade and own on that platform. However, once users are interested in exploring new platforms and different blockchain ecosystems, they’ll quickly find that a new wallet will often optimize organization and convenience.
Wallets on GalaChain
Gala’s wallet approach is fairly simple due to the fact that GalaChain was built for the Gala ecosystem. Therefore, your GalaChain wallet is connected to your free Gala account. Having a wallet on GalaChain is as simple as having a Gala account.
Please note that while your GalaChain wallet is closely connected to your GalaChain account, it is yours and yours alone. Gala is a non-custodial wallet, meaning that it does not have access to your wallet or its private keys.
Tokens on GalaChain are built to interoperate with Ethereum, allowing you to bridge NFTs, crypto and in-game items to and from the Ethereum blockchain with ease. This is also accomplished by integrating one of the supported Ethereum-based web3 wallets with your Gala account. This connection can be made in your account’s Settings menu. For a quick guide on how to make this connection, check out this support article.
Our recommended external web3 wallet for the Ethereum blockchain is Metamask, the most widely used and trusted web3 wallet software in the world today.
Why Are Web3 Wallets Important?
Web3 wallets are essential for several reasons to anyone looking to experience the full range of opportunities and interactions available in web3:
Ownership and Control: Unlike traditional banking, where a third party holds your funds, web3 wallets give you full control over your assets. You own your private keys, which means you have complete control over your funds and transactions.
Security: Web3 wallets use advanced cryptography to secure your assets. As long as you keep your private keys safe, your funds are secure.
Decentralized Access: Web3 wallets allow you to interact with decentralized applications without needing to create multiple accounts. This is akin to having a universal login for all dApps, making the user experience seamless and efficient.
Innovation and Flexibility: With web3 wallets, you can participate in new financial systems, like DeFi (Decentralized Finance), and access unique digital assets like NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens).
How Do Web3 Wallets Work?
Public and Private Keys
At the heart of every web3 wallet are two types of keys: Public and private keys. These keys are not literal keys, but strings of cryptographic codes that play different roles:
A Public Key is like your bank account number. It can be safely shared with others and used to receive funds.
A Private Key is like your PIN or password. It’s used to sign transactions and access your funds. Keeping this key secure is critical because anyone with your private key can control your wallet.
There are several types of web3 wallets, each offering different features and levels of security:
Software Wallets are applications or browser extensions, like MetaMask, that you can install on your computer or smartphone. They are convenient and easy to use but can be vulnerable to malware and phishing attacks. This is why it’s important to lock or log out of your software wallet when not in use.
Hardware Wallets: These are physical devices, like Ledger or Trezor, that store your private keys offline. They offer enhanced security by keeping your keys away from internet-connected devices, making them immune to online attacks.
Paper Wallets: These are simply printouts of your public and private keys. While they can be very secure (if stored safely), they are not practical for everyday use and can be easily lost or damaged.
Custodial Wallets: These wallets are managed by a third party, like an exchange, which holds your private keys for you. While they offer convenience and easy access, they also require you to trust the third party with your assets.
In the Gala ecosystem, as described in the Gala Ecosystem Blueprint, wallets play a pivotal role. GalaChain, the purpose-built blockchain for the Gala Games, Film and Music ecosystems, integrates with web3 wallets to provide users with seamless access to their digital assets and interactions within Gala dApps. Whether it’s buying in-game assets, participating in community votes, or collecting rewards through node operations, a web3 wallet is your gateway to these activities.
Looking for a deeper dive into web3 wallets and the security behind them?
Gateway to Web3
Beyond digital piggy banks, web3 wallets are your personal keys to the decentralized world of web3. By giving you full control over your assets and enabling seamless interaction with dApps, web3 wallets empower you to take full advantage of the innovative opportunities within the blockchain space. As the Gala ecosystem and the broader web3 landscape continue to grow, understanding and utilizing web3 wallets will be essential for anyone looking to participate in this new digital frontier.
Last Call for Mystery Boxes Time is running out to grab the $4.99 Mystery Boxes from NxWorries, featuring Grammy winner Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge. Each box offers three unique chances to win prizes, including $MUSIC and $GALA, an exclusive Gala Music remix NFT track, a Gala Music Jukebox Node, and signed memorabilia. Stack these limited-edition boxes and win big while you still can!
Rakim Drops you won’t Find Elsewhere Get ready for an exclusive drop this Friday from hip-hop legend Rakim. The EP features seven instrumental-only NFT tracks from his upcoming album “G.O.D.S NETWORK REB7RTH,” releasing on July 26th. Find these tracks on Gala Music at 1pm PT.
Feel the summer vibes with Emily Faye’s special 80s remix of “Summer Feeling,” mixed by Chuck Chuckachucka. This track is perfect for your summer playlist. Available now!
“Fearless,” the first single from Lil Xtra’s “Make It Through Fall” album, drops on Tuesday, July 16th at 1pm PT. This track delves into the struggles of physical pain and the lingering ache it leaves behind. Don’t miss it!
Marking the Gala Music NFT debut for Kouadis, “Streben Nach Oben” drops on Tuesday. It’s a song about determination, hope and perseverance through challenges. It’s an inspiring track that encourages belief in oneself and the pursuit of goals.
In the world of music streaming, it’s easy to think of “a penny here” and “a penny there” as insignificant, but it all adds up, and when royalties are going to fraudsters, it makes a huge negative impact on the industry.
A recent study reveals that streaming fraud robs artists of $2B in royalties annually. Gala Music’s web3 technology aims to solve this issue, ensuring fair compensation for artists and web3 as a whole presents an elegant solution to the ownership issue that plagues music today.
App Feature Updates The latest updates on the Gala Music app make it easier than ever to enjoy web3 music. Customize playlists, watch live performances, and stream as much as you want for free.
Gala Music is your web3 music network, and we’re not only empowering artists with new ways to create and sell their art– We’re empowering you by letting you have a say in what makes it to the platform next.
Use your free weekly NextUp votes to decide on three news tracks and one new artist to be added to the Gala Music platform. You can even spend some $MUSIC to unlock additional votes! Cast your vote now.
$MUSIC is the token that makes the Gala Music world go round. There are lots of ways to get it and lots of things to do with it. You can operate a Jukebox Node to power decentralized tracks and activate their rewards for owners and artists, or you can simply collect NFT tracks to share in the success of the artists.
Gala Music Tracks are always free to listen, and new NFT tracks are dropping every weekday. Each new NFT track is limited to only 100 digital copies, so if you want to build a reward enabling collection of your own, be sure to watch the drops and stay close!
You can also get your hands on $MUSIC even without owning a track or operating a node. Whether referring new users to Gala Music, engaging with one of our exclusive live stream events or simply discovering new music on a daily basis, there are tons of ways to empower yourself and start your $MUSIC collection.
It’s a new week, Farmers, so get ready for a new exciting Common Ground World 3-day competition event packed with new challenges and strategies to explore and new ways to win!
If you haven’t caught the latest CGW Town Hall from Friday, July 5th, check it out at the link below for the latest on community questions, new NFTs and more!
Join us this Friday, July 19th for the next bi-weekly Town Hall, just before the Harvest Pie Hoedown competition ends. We’ll be streaming live at 8am PT– If you have questions, you can submit them now at THIS FORM.
Harvest Pie Hoedown!
Start: 10am PT on Tuesday, July 16th
End: 10am PT on Friday, July 19th
This week’s meta is all about the scrumptious Fruit Pie, packed with Blueberries, Apples, Strawberries, Sugar and Dough. With all the farmers pitching in, it’s a berry good time for a bountiful harvest!
Goal: Sell Fruit Pies
Trade Time: 60s & 1 Gasoline
Biome: Plains S
Edges: River N, River E, Plans S, and Ocean W
Rewards
In addition to the standard $GALA leaderboard rewards, it’s a Blueprint Week, your chance to pick up the new Crafty Candy Shop Blueprint!
Blueprint: Crafty Candy Shop
Owning the Crafty Candy Shop Blueprint will reduce craft times for all crafts in the Candy Shop, as well as Lolli and Pop Shop NFTs. Boosts vary based on Blueprint rarity:
Luxury – 20% craft time boost
Platinum – 18% craft time boost
Legendary – 16% craft time boost
Epic – 14% craft time boost
Rare – 12% craft time boost
Uncommon – 10% craft time boost
New Crops & Crafts
This week we’re introducing a new crop and two new crafts to make way for those delicious Harvest Pies!
Blueberry Field
Build Cost: $ 900 Affected by: Dirty and Salty
Blueberries
Cash: $300 Stars: 1 Ingredients: 3 Water Made in: Blueberry Field Stored in: Silo Craft Time: 60, 120, 240, 480s Affected by: Dirty & Salty
Fruit Pie
Cash: $43,850 Stars: 520 (meta value this week is 50,000) Ingredients: 1 Dough, 2 Apple, 3 Strawberry, 4 Blueberry, 1 Sugar Made in: Cakery Stored in: Storehouse Craft time: 40s Affected by: Nothing
💰 Cash Boosts
Flour: $2000 👉 $ 6000
⭐ Star Boosts
Fruit Pie: 520 👉 50k
New NFT –Blueberry Stand
Dropped on Friday, July 12th, this market stand gives passive Blueberry to surrounding buildings in a large area (3-2-1 passive Blueberries).
When using offline mode you must log back in before the event ends to make fast forward happen. It is run by your computer currently, and if you do not load the game back up, fast forward will not take place.
If you use Fast Forward, check in often. The longer you stay offline, the longer it takes to bring your town up to date.
Always make sure the game is the ONLY TAB in the browser on which it’s running.
Don’t fully cover the browser window with another window or program if you are actively playing. If you do, make sure to relaunch the game before trying to play again.
Litepaper Feedback
The team is still taking feedback on the litepaper released a few weeks ago.
Everyone is welcome to submit feedback through this form.
Don’t forget to join the Discord community for all the latest discussion and Common Ground World updates!
Good luck with your towns this week. May your Fruit Pies be the sweetest in the land!
Hey all! Let’s take a break from our meet the team entries to chat a bit about crafting.
Yes, there is a reason you are collecting all those resources in V0.5! It’s not just about who has the biggest pile of wood and stone.
The Crafting Hall
First we’ll take a look at our crafting space. Our little friends needed a place to put all their trinkets together so we built them a crafting hall. Unlike fantasy games with a “Ye Olde Blacksmithy”, we went a bit more modern with 3D printing machines. We figured that if VOX can have teleportation tech, 3D printing seemed like the way to go.
We have a new friend that lives here–Nuts McBolty– who will help players with the crafting process, overseeing any VOX or ProtoVOX that are spending their time here.
Why build a 3d environment for crafting? Well, we needed to start testing out crafting on landscape for V2. Being a small team we needed to do some R&D work around that, so we might as well combine it with the crafting development that was already happening. This allows part of the team to work out the 3D aspects for the next phase of the project– creating buildings and decoration– without affecting the current development of crafting.
Crafting at its Core for Project Cerberus
In short, crafting is the ability to create items and eventually rooms, decorations and more!
Each Account will have a crafting button available in the Main Map UI that opens the players 3D Print Farm.
1 Printing Station will initially be unlocked for each account.
Additional Printing Stations will be available to unlock.
Each station will have a level from 1-5.
Each station can craft 1 recipe at a time.
A worker slot will require that 1 worker is equipped in order for the Printing Station to function.
Those are the rules, so what can I make? For version 1, the list is limited, and we need your help to make sure the process works before we open up the catalog. Over time we will add more and more items to craft over time– some you can learn, some you can get as rewards and some you can purchase through the store. We will talk about the store in a later dev blog.
With the game’s initial crafting system, you’ll have the ability to craft everything from powerups to more advanced crafting parts and even some surprises.
So How Do I Craft?
First you go to the 3D room and Select a printer and add a VOX…
Select a recipe…
Print!
Collect!
It’s that simple!
Two other systems fold directly into crafting: The store (buy items needed for crafting)
and account leveling, which will allow players to unlock more advanced recipes.
We will talk about those features in a future blog real soon! – The VOX Populi
