🎓 MALCOIN Graduates from GalaPump to GalaSwap

GalaSwap is running a GALA/GWETH trading competition from January 16-23 (ending at noon PT). **Prize Structure:** - Top trader receives 2 WETH - Runner-ups also eligible for 2 WETH rewards **How to Participate:** - Trade GALA/GWETH pairs on [swap.gala.com](http://swap.gala.com) - Competition ends January 23 at noon Pacific Time Full terms and conditions available at the [official announcement](https://news.gala.com/gala-games/gala-gweth-trading-event-on-galaswap/).

**Gala extends gas-free 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/removing liquidity - Pool creation - Token launches - GalaPump token trading The standard 1 GALA transaction fee remains waived during this period. Normal gas fees will resume after January 20. Users can explore [GalaSwap](https://swap.gala.com/) and [GalaPump](https://pump.gala.com/) without transaction costs through the extended window.

**NYC-based artist ABTRAXX has launched $ABTX**, a new token focused on creator ownership and fan engagement. The token launch features: - Lo-fi soul music and visual storytelling elements - Vision for more equitable Web3 creator economics - Support from Forbes-recognized community leadership ABTRAXX, described as an award-winning producer, aims to **return ownership to creators and fans** through the token mechanism. The launch is happening on Gala's platform, with a live stream available at [pump.gala.com](http://pump.gala.com/buy-sell/abtraxx). This represents another step in the ongoing development of **artist-focused tokens** within the Web3 music ecosystem.

**GalaSwap Trading Event Now Live** Gala Games has launched a two-week trading competition for the GNC/GALA pair on GalaSwap. **Key Details:** - Reward pool: Up to $10,000 - Minimum trade requirement: $500 GNC - Duration: Two weeks - Platform: GalaSwap **How to Participate:** Traders can join the event at [GalaSwap](https://links.gala.com/nc-gala-swap) and start trading the GNC/GALA pair to qualify for rewards. This follows a similar USDUC/GALA trading event that offered the same reward structure in November. *Start trading to compete for your share of the prize pool.*

The creator of **Gems by Divine Machinations** is currently live streaming, providing an in-depth look at their Discord-based RPG game. **Key highlights:** - Live demonstration of the AI god-driven RPG - Upcoming project developments being revealed - Real-time Q&A with the community Divine Machinations is a unique Discord RPG where **AI gods shape the world** based on player decisions. The game's native token, Gems, is available on [GalaPump](http://pump.gala.com/buy-sell/gems). This follows recent spotlight coverage of the project on GalaPump, highlighting its innovative approach to AI-driven gaming experiences.