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GalaChain has launched cross-chain token bridging functionality, allowing users to bring tokens from Solana, TON, and Ethereum networks into the GalaChain ecosystem. **Key Features:** - Seamless token transfers across multiple blockchains - Enhanced ecosystem accessibility - Community-driven token integration The expansion aims to increase interoperability and broaden access to GalaChain's decentralized finance offerings. Users can explore the bridging functionality through [GalaSwap](https://swap.gala.com/). The platform is inviting community input on which tokens to prioritize for integration, encouraging users to suggest and support their preferred tokens for cross-chain availability.

Independent developers from the GalaChain ecosystem have launched **Chainmeter**, a new blockchain explorer providing comprehensive visibility into GalaChain activity. **Key Features:** - Transaction tracking across the network - Pool monitoring and analytics - Real-time on-chain activity data - Full transparency for GalaChain and Gala DeFi operations The tool is now available at [chainmeter.net](https://chainmeter.net/) **Recent Ecosystem Updates:** This launch follows GalaChain's integration with GeckoTerminal, which now provides: - Live pool liquidity tracking - Trading volume monitoring - Real-time transaction data - API access for developers Both tools enhance transparency and accessibility for the GalaSwap ecosystem, giving users multiple options to monitor on-chain activity and DeFi metrics.

GalaChain has processed over **28 million blocks**, onboarded **2.2 million wallets**, and facilitated the minting of **5.8 million NFTs**. These metrics provide insight into the network's growth and user adoption across its ecosystem, which includes GalaDefi and GalaSwap. The blockchain continues to expand its infrastructure to support gaming and DeFi applications. Full analysis available at [news.gala.com](https://news.gala.com/gala/what-28-million-blocks-reveal-about-galachain/)

Gala is addressing a common developer challenge: blockchain complexity. The platform now offers: - Streamlined documentation for GalaChain - AI-compatible tooling on GalaSwap - Reduced setup requirements for deploying on-chain applications This initiative follows Gala's recent strategic shift toward becoming an AI-first company, focusing on GalaChain and its DeFi ecosystem. The goal is to lower barriers for developers moving from concept to deployed blockchain applications. The changes aim to make blockchain development more accessible without requiring extensive technical overhead. [Read more about Gala's builder tools](https://news.gala.com/gala/built-for-builders-creating-with-ai-on-galachain-and-galaswap/)

Gala Swap has reached significant milestones since its launch: - **Nearly 500,000 transactions** processed on the platform - **$72 million in total trading volume** - **60+ tokens** now available for swapping The decentralized exchange operates on GalaChain, which continues to see growing activity across its ecosystem. Users can access the platform at [swap.gala.com](https://swap.gala.com/)