Kyle Rojas Joins The Graph Council

**AI agents can now access live blockchain data through The Graph Network's infrastructure.** The Graph has transformed seven years of blockchain data into over 15,000 clean, structured databases covering DeFi protocols, NFT collections, and governance systems. Any indexed dataset can now be connected to AI assistants as a queryable tool within hours. **Key developments:** - AI agents previously struggled with raw blockchain data (hex blobs, fragmented sources) - The Graph's indexed data eliminates hallucinations and failures - Agents can query protocols, wallets, and onchain activity in plain English - No custom integration code needed for each AI model **Coming in Q2:** The x402 feature will enable agents to autonomously pay per query and retrieve results without human setup for API access. The infrastructure shifts the focus from *how* to get data into AI to *what* agents should do with it.

The approach to blockchain data quality is undergoing a fundamental shift. The traditional model relied on **consensus** - multiple data providers producing identical outputs to establish trust through agreement. The emerging paradigm centers on **verification** - using cryptographic proofs to validate data directly from the block level, complete with built-in audit trails. This represents a move from trusting agreement to proving accuracy. Brandon Kramer discussed this evolution at Blockworks' Digital Asset Summit panel on "Crypto's Toughest Data Problems (and how to solve them)." The conversation highlighted how the industry is moving toward more rigorous, mathematically provable data integrity standards.

A new blockchain data tool called **graph-aave-mcp** now connects Claude AI with live Aave protocol data across seven chains. **Key capabilities:** - Simulate health factors during price crash scenarios - Track liquidation events in real time - Compare supply and borrow rates across different deployments - Monitor governance proposals through conversation The tool is powered by The Graph Protocol's indexed data and requires just one npm install to access every major Aave deployment. **Who benefits:** - Risk analysts can model scenarios conversationally - DeFi researchers gain real-time market insights - Builders can prototype dashboards by describing requirements - Content creators can query live data while writing The tool eliminates manual GraphQL queries, unit conversions, and stale data snapshots—users simply ask questions in plain English.

The Graph is rolling out three institutional-grade tools for real-time blockchain data: **Substreams** delivers high-performance data streaming for DeFi, DePIN, AI, and traditional finance applications. Horizon integration scheduled for Q2-Q4 2026. **Amp** introduces a SQL-native blockchain database with verifiable data designed for enterprise scale. Developer preview is currently live, with full SQL platform launching Q4 2026. **Tycho** provides real-time onchain liquidity indexing specifically built for trading systems and solvers. Private MVP expected Q1 2026, public beta Q2 2026. These tools aim to bridge the gap between blockchain data and enterprise applications, offering familiar interfaces like SQL alongside specialized streaming capabilities for time-sensitive use cases.