馃帀 Free Rides Extended: Gala's Gas-Free Period Runs Through January 20
馃帀 Free Rides Extended: Gala's Gas-Free Period Runs Through January 20
馃巵 Free trading extended

Gala extends zero-fee trading period following community feedback
Gala has extended its gas-free promotion through Tuesday, January 20 after community requests. The extension covers:
- Token swaps on Gala Swap
- Adding and removing liquidity
- Pool creation
- Token launches and trading on GalaPump
Originally scheduled to end January 16, the promotion waives the standard 1 GALA transaction fee, allowing users to explore the ecosystem without cost concerns. Normal gas fees will resume after January 20.
The gas-free period has been extended!!! After requests from the community, gas fees will remain set to 0 GALA until Tuesday, January 20 for swaps, adding and removing liquidity, pool creation, token launches, and trading GalaPump tokens across Gala Swap and GalaPump. Thank you
Gas fees are taking a temporary break on Gala swaps and Gala pump this week. From January 12 to January 16, select transactions will be gas-free, including swaps, adding and removing liquidity, pool creation, token launches, and trading GalaPump tokens. During this period, the
馃寵 GALA/MOON Liquidity Incentive Period Now Active with APR Updates

The **GALA/MOON Liquidity Incentive Period** is now live on GalaSwap, offering on-chain rewards for liquidity providers. **Key Details:** - 1% fee pool structure - Full-range positions accepted - 7-day boosted incentive period - Regular APR updates being provided **Important Restrictions:** - Not available to US persons - Participants must read full terms before joining The program emphasizes transparency with "no promises, no guarantees" - just straightforward on-chain rewards for LPs who participate. [Full details and terms](https://news.gala.com/gala-games/gala-moon-liquidity-incentive-period-launching-january-23/)
馃弳 GalaSwap Trading Competition

GalaSwap is running a GALA/GWETH trading competition from January 16-23 (ending at noon PT). **Competition Details:** - Top trader receives 2 WETH - Runner-ups also receive 2 WETH - Trading takes place on [swap.gala.com](http://swap.gala.com) Participants can trade the GALA/GWETH pair on GalaSwap's decentralized exchange platform. The competition rewards the most active traders with wrapped Ethereum prizes. Full terms and conditions are available at the [official announcement](https://news.gala.com/gala-games/gala-gweth-trading-event-on-galaswap/).
Divine Machinations Gems Token Reaches 28% on GalaPump Bonding Curve

**Gems Token Progress on GalaPump** The Gems token from [Divine Machinations](https://divinemachinations.com) has reached 28% completion through its bonding curve on [GalaPump](https://pump.gala.com/buy-sell/gems). **Key Details:** - Token is currently available for trading on the GalaChain-based GalaPump platform - Project is associated with Divine Machinations (@dvnmachinations) - Bonding curve mechanism allows for price discovery as the token progresses The bonding curve model means token price increases as more purchases are made, with liquidity automatically managed through the curve mechanism.
NYC Artist ABTRAXX Launches $ABTX Token for Creator Ownership
**NYC-based artist ABTRAXX has launched $ABTX**, a new token focused on creator empowerment and fan ownership in Web3. The Forbes-recognized community leader and award-winning producer is positioning the token as a vehicle for **lo-fi soul music and visual storytelling**. **Key features:** - Aims to create more equitable Web3 ecosystem - Puts ownership back in creators' and fans' hands - Built on Gala's platform infrastructure The token launch includes a livestream available on [Gala's platform](http://pump.gala.com/buy-sell/abtraxx), where users can buy and sell $ABTX. This represents another step in the growing trend of **artist-driven tokens** that seek to reshape how creators monetize their work and engage with audiences directly.
GalaSwap Launches GNC/GALA Trading Event with $10,000 Reward Pool

GalaSwap has launched a **two-week trading event** for the Nodecoin (GNC) and GALA token pair. **Event Details:** - Reward pool: Up to $10,000 - Minimum trade requirement: $500 GNC - Duration: Two weeks from launch - Platform: GalaSwap decentralized exchange **How to Participate:** Traders can join the event by visiting [GalaSwap](https://links.gala.com/nc-gala-swap) and trading the GNC/GALA pair. The event represents GalaSwap's continued efforts to incentivize liquidity and trading activity on their platform. Participants must meet the minimum trading volume to qualify for rewards. *Ready to trade? Visit the link to get started.*