
Gala extends gas-free trading period through January 20
Following community feedback, Gala has extended its zero-fee promotion on GalaSwap and GalaPump until Tuesday, January 20.
What's covered:
- Token swaps
- Adding and removing liquidity
- Pool creation
- Token launches
- GalaPump token trading
The standard 1 GALA transaction fee remains waived during this period. Originally scheduled to end January 16, the extension gives users additional time to explore the ecosystem without transaction costs.
Normal gas fees will resume after January 20.
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
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
Fabric Perps Launches with 98 Markets and 100x Leverage on Multi-Chain Platform

Fabric Perps has officially launched its perpetual trading platform at [fabricperps.com](https://fabricperps.com/). **Key Features:** - 98 active perpetual markets available at launch - Multi-chain support for cross-chain trading - Up to 100x leverage for traders - Focus on speed and flexibility The platform targets traders seeking efficient cross-chain access to perpetual futures markets. This launch expands the Gala DeFi ecosystem, which recently saw significant activity through GalaPump, where over 70 new tokens launched in a weekend with thousands of users participating. Traders can now access the platform to explore available markets and trading options.
馃幆 Gala Swap Launches GALA/BENE Liquidity Incentive Program
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馃幍 NYC Artist ABTRAXX Launches $ABTX Token for Creator Ownership
**NYC-based artist ABTRAXX has launched $ABTX**, a new token focused on creator equity in Web3. The Forbes-recognized community leader and award-winning producer aims to **return ownership to creators and fans** through this token launch. **Key features:** - Powered by lo-fi soul and visual storytelling - Built on Gala's platform infrastructure - Focuses on equitable Web3 distribution The token is available through [Gala's pump platform](http://pump.gala.com/buy-sell/abtraxx) with live streaming coverage of the launch. This represents another step in the growing trend of **artist-driven tokenization** within the music and creative industries.
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**GalaSwap** has launched a new trading event featuring the **GNC/GALA** pair with rewards up to **$10,000**. **Key Details:** - Minimum $500 GNC trading volume required to qualify - Event duration: **Two weeks** - Open to all traders on the platform **How to Participate:** - Trade the GNC/GALA pair on GalaSwap - Meet the minimum trading threshold - Join at [GalaSwap event page](https://links.gala.com/nc-gala-swap) This follows a similar event for the GFINANCE/GALA pair, indicating GalaSwap's strategy to boost trading activity through **incentivized campaigns**. *Start trading to qualify for your share of the reward pool.*
Divine Machinations Creator Goes Live to Reveal Game Updates and Future Plans

The creator of **Gems by Divine Machinations** is currently live streaming, providing an in-depth look at their Discord-based RPG project. **Key Details:** - Live demonstration of the game mechanics and features - Discussion of upcoming developments and roadmap - Real-time Q&A with the community **About Divine Machinations:** This unique RPG features a world shaped by AI gods, where player decisions drive the narrative. The project uses Gems as its native token on the Gala ecosystem. [Watch the live stream](http://pump.gala.com/buy-sell/gems) and engage with the community in real time.