The Graph Launches Token API Beta with Solana Support

**The Graph's 2026 roadmap** expands beyond Subgraphs into a multi-service data platform: **For Developers & AI:** - Subgraphs with AI compatibility (MCP, A2A, x402 payments) - Token API for standardized price/swap data across 10+ chains (Q1) - JSON-RPC expansion for basic blockchain read/write (Q3) **For Real-Time & Enterprise:** - Substreams for high-performance DeFi, DePIN, AI streaming (Q2-Q4) - Amp: SQL-native blockchain database for institutions (Q4) - Tycho: Real-time onchain liquidity indexing (public beta Q2) All services run on Horizon's modular infrastructure, transforming The Graph from a single-purpose indexing protocol into a comprehensive data marketplace for the agent economy.

**The Challenge of Blockchain Data Access** Blockchains excel at consensus and security, but struggle with fast data retrieval. As transaction throughput increases and more chains emerge, a critical gap widens between data existing onchain and applications being able to use it effectively. **Key Issues:** - High-throughput chains like Solana generate data faster than traditional indexing systems can process - Cross-chain applications require unified access patterns across incompatible data structures - Raw blockchain logs must be transformed into structured, queryable formats at application speed **The Core Problem** The fundamental scalability challenge isn't just about processing more transactions—it's about making that data accessible and usable for applications in real-time. Traditional indexing infrastructure can't keep pace with modern blockchain throughput demands.

The Graph Foundation's Product Marketing Lead Brandon Kramer presented at Solana's Mini-Summit during ETHDenver, discussing three key data infrastructure tools: - **Substreams**: High-performance data streaming technology - **Subgraphs**: APIs for querying blockchain data - **Token API**: Interface for accessing token information The presentation highlighted The Graph's cross-chain approach, demonstrating its data indexing solutions at a Solana-focused event within Ethereum's largest conference.

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.

The Graph has unveiled its economic thesis focused on sustainable growth through quality data services and strategic integrations. **Three new mechanisms are being introduced:** - **REO (Rewards Eligibility Oracle)** - establishes quality standards for service providers - **DIPs (Indexer Payments)** - enables direct compensation for data service providers - **Liquid staking** - improves capital efficiency for network participants These additions build on The Graph's Horizon upgrade, which previously removed the 0.5% delegator tax and expanded indexer earning potential. The protocol's multi-service data economy directs fees through GRT, with fee burns strengthening token scarcity while issuance is distributed across various services. The economic model aims to align quality data services with sustainable protocol economics as usage diversity increases.