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GalaChain node operators voted to adopt a new deflationary tokenomics model, burning half of gas fees and introducing a 1.5% reward floor for operators.
GalaChain node operators unanimously approved a new deflationary emission model on April 30, 2026, abandoning the previous issuance scheme that tied token creation to supply and demand gaps [3]. The network will now permanently burn half of all gas fees collected, with the other half distributed to validators [3]. This change aims to address concerns about inflation and create a more sustainable ecosystem by directly linking token creation to network activity and introducing a permanent supply reduction mechanism [3].
The new model begins with an emission rate of 15%, which will decrease by 15% annually [3]. To ensure node operators receive predictable income, a 1.5% reward floor is established, guaranteeing minimum payouts even as the emission rate declines [3]. This shift moves away from a system where token issuance could increase during low activity periods and instead focuses on scarcity by burning tokens with every validated block [3]. GalaChain, a Layer 1 blockchain developed by Gala Games, is built on Hyperledger Fabric and is designed for gaming and entertainment [2, 1].
This updated tokenomics comes as GalaChain seeks to scale and expand its utility, including a recent partnership with China's Trusted Copyright Chain (TCC) to provide cross-border NFT access to approximately 600 million gamers [1]. The TCC collaboration, targeted for a Q1 2026 launch, will allow Shrapnel assets to move between China and the rest of the world, consuming $GALA and potentially using up to 10 percent of China's revenue for $SHRAP repurchases [1]. Shrapnel, an AAA extraction shooter, is migrating its entire economy from Avalanche to GalaChain, citing faster finality and instant China compliance [1].
The implementation of the new emission model is underway through a progressive deployment [3]. The network's future success will depend on the market's response to an asset that becomes scarcer with each transaction, while operators are compensated with stable rewards and a guaranteed minimum payout [3].
The coming months will test the market’s response to an asset that becomes scarcer with every validation, while operators receive stable compensation in an environment that burns tokens without interruption.
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