Sharpnel Transitions to GalaChain for Assistance with China's Debut
In an exciting development, Shrapnel, a popular blockchain game, is set to become one of the first examples of a strategic move towards regulatory compliance and consistent user experience in the gaming industry. This shift has been announced by Eric Schiermeyer, CEO of Gala Games, who emphasised that the move is not just technical but also strategic.
The core of this strategic move is the introduction of a cross-chain bridge, linking GalaChain and China's Trusted Copyright Chain (TCC). This bridge, scheduled for early 2026, aims to facilitate the growth of blockchain games in China while ensuring that games developed are in line with strict NFT guidelines in China.
By moving to GalaChain, Shrapnel gains faster transaction finality, more gas-efficient infrastructure, and—crucially—instant compliance with China’s Trusted Copyright Chain (TCC), which is essential for operating legally in China’s heavily regulated gaming sector.
This migration supports Shrapnel’s strategic goal of expanding its player base in China by allowing Chinese players to truly own, trade, and monetize in-game assets within a framework that aligns with local regulations. GalaChain’s integration with China’s trusted copyright system enables Shrapnel to offer a player-driven economy that is transparent and compliant, facilitating seamless cross-border market access without regulatory friction.
The partnership with GalaChain also introduces innovative economic mechanisms linking Shrapnel's Chinese market revenue to the broader GalaChain ecosystem’s health. For instance, Shrapnel's buyback model will use up to 10% of revenue from Chinese players to purchase SHRAP tokens on a recurring basis. This creates a direct economic linkage between the Chinese market performance and the global token economy.
Xuan Hongliang, speaking for the Trusted Copyright Chain, emphasized the goal of creating high-quality, Web3-enabled games that are fully compliant with local laws. GalaChain's flexibility and alignment with public-sector policy make it the right foundation for building blockchain games at scale in China, as per Eric Schiermeyer.
In summary, the migration of Shrapnel to GalaChain was driven by the need for regulatory compliance and optimized infrastructure to access China's gaming market, paired with economic and community mechanisms designed to exploit GalaChain’s unique China-focused capabilities. This move promises to open new opportunities for Shrapnel and pave the way for a new era of compliant and player-driven blockchain games in China.
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[2] Trusted Copyright Chain. (n.d.). Shrapnel Partners with GalaChain for Compliant Blockchain Gaming in China. Retrieved from https://www.trustedcopyrightchain.com/shrapnel-partners-with-galachain/
[3] Schiermeyer, E. (n.d.). The Strategic Move: Shrapnel's Migration to GalaChain for China Expansion. Retrieved from https://medium.com/galagames/the-strategic-move-shrapnels-migration-to-galachain-for-china-expansion-8a73225684a7
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