SAN FRANCISCO and BEIJING, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gala has made a significant announcement regarding GalaChain, which has become the inaugural foreign blockchain to partner with China’s Trusted Copyright Chain (TCC). This strategic collaboration opens up a pathway for approximately 600 million gamers in China to access non-fungible tokens (NFTs) within the largest gaming market globally. The development of this cross-border bridge is set to commence immediately, with a full public launch anticipated in the first quarter of 2026.
### Strategic Partnership for Gaming
“We are thrilled to reveal that Shrapnel has entered into a collaboration agreement with Gala Games, a world-renowned blockchain entity specializing in gaming, to forge a strategic alliance. This partnership aims to co-develop a large-scale first-person shooter (FPS) game that targets over 600 million players in China. This agreement officially initiates the cooperation between the Gala Games Blockchain Platform and the Trusted Copyright Chain. This project will create a bridge between two major digital ecosystems, ensuring a reliable digital framework and professional services for the authentication, distribution, trading, and safeguarding of digital assets in the global gaming sector,” stated Xuan Hongliang, Director of the National Operation Center of the Trusted Copyright Chain (TCC).
### Key Features of the Initiative
Regulatory compliance: The bridge will adhere to Chinese laws, including the registration of NFTs within the country, thereby providing a compliant avenue for approximately 600 million gamers.
Economic integration: The transfer of Shrapnel assets between China and the global market will utilize $GALA, supported by an on-chain dashboard to track usage.
Market support: Shrapnel intends to allocate up to 10% of its revenue from China for periodic repurchases of $SHRAP on GalaChain, in support of the ecosystem’s vitality, depending on market and regulatory conditions.
Expanding GalaChain: Network fees from Shrapnel will be powered by $GALA, significantly enhancing the activity within the GalaChain ecosystem.
Influencer collaboration: Built-in invitation links and invitation NFTs will allow Chinese content creators to verify every wallet activation, badge claim, or play-test entry they facilitate. Each qualifying action will consume GALA, update a public on-chain counter, and enable contributors to earn rewards.
Developer migration: The AAA extraction shooter Shrapnel is transitioning its entire economy from Avalanche to GalaChain. This move will provide Shrapnel with faster transaction finality and gas-efficient infrastructure, ensuring immediate compliance with Chinese regulations.
### Community Engagement and Rewards
In a bid to foster community participation, a complimentary commemorative Bridge Badge NFT will be airdropped to all Gala wallets and Neon players. A 72-hour public claim window will be available for newcomers, and this badge will secure first-wave play-test slots for Shrapnel while also becoming the first NFT mirrored on TCC.
### Executive Insights
Eric Schiermeyer, Founder & CEO of Gala Games, remarked, “We are privileged to connect GalaChain with the Trusted Copyright Chain through our partnership with Shrapnel. Each cross-chain transaction will utilize GALA, reinforcing the network for players across both sides of the Pacific. Thanks to Shrapnel, we can now cater to China’s extensive gaming community with a platform designed for efficiency and regulatory compliance.”
Ken Rossman, CEO of Neon Machine, added, “Our innovative partnership with GalaChain and the China Trusted Copyright Chain is empowering millions of players in China and beyond with true ownership of their in-game assets. This collaboration paves the way for player-driven economies that are compliant and regulated, ensuring seamless access across markets. Shrapnel players globally can now own, trade, and monetize their equipment, establishing a cohesive, transparent, and groundbreaking gaming ecosystem without borders.”
### About GalaChain
GalaChain is a high-throughput Layer 1 blockchain specifically designed for entertainment, gaming, and decentralized finance (DeFi). Secured by a worldwide node network and featuring a low $GALA gas fee structure, GalaChain supports a diverse array of AAA games, music releases, film premieres, DeFi applications, and other initiatives, while providing developers with comprehensive APIs for wallets, royalties, and bridging, including the newly established link to China’s Trusted Copyright Chain.
### About the Trusted Copyright Chain (TCC)
China’s Trusted Copyright Chain is the national blockchain dedicated to the registration and trading of licensed digital assets. Managed by the National Press and Publication Administration, TCC timestamps copyrights, enforces royalty distributions, and processes transactions in renminbi, offering rights-holders a compliant route to engage with China’s vast player market.
### About Neon Machine
Neon Machine is an independent game studio behind Shrapnel, recognized as the first moddable premium shooter. Utilizing GalaChain, Shrapnel combines stunning graphics with authentic, on-chain ownership of player-generated gear and maps, fostering an open, creator-driven economy.
### Disclaimer
Investing in tokens or digital assets carries inherent risks. The details included in this announcement are for informational purposes only. We encourage readers to thoroughly evaluate this information and seek additional queries before engaging with the GalaChain platform. It is advisable to consult legal, accounting, or tax professionals regarding any applicable laws, rules, or regulations that might affect your acquisition of the digital assets mentioned. Your participation in the GalaChain platform indicates acceptance of associated risks, with GalaChain disclaiming any liability. Digital assets may face regulatory scrutiny in various jurisdictions and could experience price volatility; therefore, conducting independent due diligence is essential. This announcement does not constitute financial advice or an offer to sell in any jurisdiction where such activity is prohibited.
