The Graph Introduces Knowledge Graph Standard GRC-20

**The Graph has integrated support for Injective**, a Cosmos-based blockchain, through Substreams and Subgraphs technology. **Key developments:** - Cosmos-based chains require specialized data infrastructure different from EVM chains - The Graph now provides indexed data specifically for Injective's DeFi ecosystem - This integration enables developers to organize and access Injective blockchain data efficiently The integration follows The Graph's Chain Integration Process, which previously added Firehose and Substreams support for Injective in 2024. This marks continued expansion beyond Ethereum-compatible chains. **Why it matters:** As multichain DeFi protocols scale across dozens of chains processing billions in volume, reliable data infrastructure becomes critical. The Graph's Substreams technology powers these data pipelines when reliability is essential. Developers can now start building with organized Injective data through The Graph's infrastructure.

AI agents can now query The Graph using plain English, marking a significant step toward autonomous blockchain data access. **Key Development:** - An MCP (Model Context Protocol) agent translates natural language requests from other AI agents into GraphQL queries for The Graph Network - Full x402 Subgraph Gateway compatibility is currently in development - Once complete, agents will be able to pay for queries autonomously **Why It Matters:** This infrastructure removes technical barriers for AI agents accessing blockchain data. Instead of requiring GraphQL knowledge, agents can simply ask questions in natural language and receive structured data responses. The autonomous payment capability represents a practical step toward an agent economy where AI systems can independently access and pay for services without human intervention.

Data infrastructure operates silently beneath every blockchain interaction. Each wallet check, app query, and DeFi transaction relies on systems working seamlessly in the background. **The Graph has processed trillions of queries** - a testament to infrastructure that succeeds by being invisible. Users only notice when systems fail. - Every app query depends on reliable data access - Wallet balance checks require instant data retrieval - DeFi transactions need accurate information display This infrastructure doesn't generate buzz, but it enables everything else in web3 to function. When data systems work properly, they disappear from view. When they break, the entire ecosystem grinds to a halt.

**The Graph has deployed ERC-8004 Subgraphs across 8 blockchains**, creating a unified directory for AI agent verification. ERC-8004 registers three core elements for AI agents: - **Identity** - establishes who they are - **Reputation** - tracks behavioral history - **Validation** - provides proof of task execution The infrastructure enables cross-chain verification. An agent on Base can query a Subgraph to instantly check the credentials of an agent on Arbitrum. Without this system, each agent would need to scan raw blockchain data independently to verify other agents' credentials - a process that would significantly slow network operations.

As blockchain technology evolves, three major trends are converging around a single infrastructure need: - **Faster block times** across major chains require more efficient data indexing - **Institutional adoption** demands auditable, reliable blockchain data - **AI agents** need structured information to execute autonomous actions The Graph is positioning itself as the common solution to these challenges, providing the data infrastructure layer that enables: - Real-time access to blockchain information - Structured data formats for AI consumption - Auditable records for institutional compliance This convergence suggests data infrastructure may become as critical as the blockchains themselves, with The Graph serving as the indexing and query layer that makes blockchain data accessible and actionable across use cases.