GalaChain Sees 2.8 Billion $GALA Migration With New Staking Program

Gala has initiated a significant upgrade to its ecosystem with the launch of its phased Node Staking Program. This development is a key step in Gala’s multi-year decentralization roadmap, positioning staked Founder Nodes as central to the future of GalaChain.

Since the program's launch on June 16, over 2.8 billion $GALA has been transferred from Ethereum to GalaChain, making it one of the largest on-chain migrations in the project’s history. This migration underscores the community's confidence in GalaChain’s stability and the new staking requirements.

The new staking system links daily Founder Node rewards to on-chain $GALA holdings, replacing the previous model that rewarded based on daily node points and uptime. To receive full daily rewards, node operators must now hold up to 1 million $GALA per node on GalaChain, either in their wallet or within the allowance mechanism. Operators with lower holdings will still earn rewards, but on a proportional basis.

This upgrade is part of a four-phase rollout designed to align node activity with the growth and utility of GalaChain. Phase 1, which is currently live, scales rewards based on $GALA holdings. Phase 2, expected in late June, will introduce $GSTAKE, a new native token minted via eligible NFT conversions, usable for staking. Phase 3, slated for the third quarter, will transition from holding to locking $GALA or $GSTAKE to earn rewards. Phase 4, also expected in the third quarter, will introduce $GSTAKE lending functionality, allowing holders to delegate tokens to other node operators in exchange for a share of their rewards.

The introduction of $GSTAKE aims to add both utility and complexity. While it provides flexibility, especially for NFT holders, it also introduces additional mechanics such as conversion rules, minting conditions, and third-party trade support. The bridging of 2.8 billion $GALA indicates that a significant portion of the community is willing to meet the new requirements and trusts in GalaChain’s stability to move capital off Ethereum.

To facilitate this transition, Gala has launched a Node Staking Dashboard via GalaConnect. This dashboard provides operators with a real-time view of their holdings, reward eligibility, and available staking options. It is part of a broader roadmap that includes expanded Web3 tooling, increased token utility, and further integrations across Gala’s entertainment verticals, all built on GalaChain.

Gala views this rollout as a step toward a more sustainable, utility-driven ecosystem. Each upcoming phase advances Gala’s decentralization roadmap, moving from simple holding to locked staking and delegated lending. This positions Founder Nodes as the chain’s economic backbone. With additional phases set to go live in the coming months, including token locking and lending mechanics, the system is still evolving. Gala is prioritizing alignment over reach, rewarding those who are willing to stake long-term interest in the chain itself.