The Graph Foundation sponsored SmartCon's inaugural VC Demo Day, connecting emerging web3 projects with venture capital investors.
The event showcased:
- Real blockchain projects seeking funding
- Technical talent from the web3 builder community
- Investment opportunities in decentralized infrastructure
Derek Meyer from The Graph's Technical Council served as a judge, evaluating projects alongside other industry experts.
The sponsorship aligns with The Graph's mission to support the next generation of web3 developers and infrastructure builders.
Supporting the next generation of web3 builders is core to The Graph’s mission. Great to see SmartCon’s first VC Demo Day bring real projects and serious technical talent together and proud to sponsor the event. Thanks to Derek Meyer @data_nexus for representing the Council on
Chainlink hosted its first-ever VC Demo Day at SmartCon 2025. The event, supported by @graphprotocol, brought together 6 Build projects and 7 leading VC firms in a showcase of Web3 innovation powered by Chainlink. Congratulations to @QuantAMMDeFi, winner of Chainlink Demo Day
The Graph Simplifies Migration from Alchemy's Hosted Subgraphs to Decentralized Network
**Migration Made Simple** The Graph announced that users can now migrate from Alchemy's hosted subgraphs to their decentralized network in just minutes. **Key Benefits:** - Data remains **open and verifiable** - **Permissionless** access maintained - Seamless transition process **Perfect Timing** This migration update comes as The Graph prepares for their major **Horizon mainnet launch on December 9th** - representing years of protocol development and community feedback. The timing aligns with The Graph's recent 5-year anniversary celebration, highlighting their evolution from initial subgraphs to becoming the foundation for the next decade of decentralized data infrastructure. **Get Started** Developers can access the complete [migration guide](https://thegraph.com/docs/en/resources/migration-guides/migrate-from-alchemy/) to begin the transition process immediately.
🤖 Agent Infrastructure Standards
**The Graph core dev team** is collaborating with major players including **Coinbase**, **Google Cloud**, and **Ethereum Foundation's dAI teams** to establish foundational standards for agentic infrastructure. Key developments include: - Contributing to **x402 standard** for payments - Working on **ERC-8004** for agent discovery **Ampersend AI** integrates these innovations into a unified operational system featuring: - A dedicated wallet for agents - A management dashboard for humans - Seamless budget and policy management - Autonomous access to blockchain data services This infrastructure enables AI agents to independently access services like The Graph's blockchain data while maintaining human oversight and control.
⚡ The Graph Heads to Solana Breakpoint

**The Graph is attending Solana Conference Breakpoint** in Abu Dhabi from December 11-13. The protocol will showcase: - Advanced data access solutions - Lightning-fast indexing capabilities - Robust infrastructure for Solana ecosystem The Graph aims to bring enhanced data infrastructure to Solana's high-performance blockchain, focusing on speed and reliability for developers building decentralized applications. *Builders can connect with The Graph team at the conference.*
The Graph Builds Web3's Data Infrastructure for Agent-Ready Future
**The UAE's formation** offers lessons for web3 durability through aligned systems. **Key requirements** for lasting web3 infrastructure: - Transparent data access - Predictable execution - Decentralized architecture **The Graph's contribution:** - Open standards for blockchain data indexing - Reproducible and verifiable data pipelines - Agent-ready infrastructure development These foundational efforts are positioning web3 for institutional adoption and shaping the internet's next evolution.
🤖 x402 Protocol Revives 30-Year-Old HTTP Payment Code
**x402 protocol** is bringing the forgotten HTTP 402 "Payment Required" status code back to life after 30 years of dormancy. **Key Features:** - Machine-native billing standard for AI agents - Enables per-request payments without accounts or API keys - Supports payments for data access, compute, and API queries - Backed by Coinbase and Cloudflare **How it works:** 1. Agent requests paid resource 2. Server responds with HTTP 402 + payment details 3. USDC payment processed through facilitator 4. Access granted instantly upon verification **The Graph Integration:** The Graph's data infrastructure provides the verifiable, queryable blockchain data that x402 transactions require. Their GraphTally already implements similar microtransactions at the protocol layer. **Combined Impact:** - x402 = open payment rail for agents - The Graph = open data rail for decisions - Together = autonomous systems that think, pay, and verify This creates a **machine-driven economy** where AI agents can autonomously transact using stablecoins across multiple chains including Base, Solana, and Polygon.