The Graph Sunray Phase Begins: Indexer Upgrade and New Chains Available

The Graph has launched Builders Basecamp, an interactive learning platform designed to help Web2 developers transition into web3 development. Key features: - Hands-on missions and real-world deployments - Introduction to smart contracts and blockchain indexing - Space-themed NFT rewards for completing missions - Bite-sized learning modules focused on core concepts The platform aims to simplify the web3 learning curve through practical, gamified experiences. Developers can learn essential concepts while building actual projects. Visit [Builders Basecamp](basecamp.thegraph.com) to start your web3 journey.

The Graph Foundation is offering $10,000 in bounties at ETHGlobal NYC across three categories: - **Best Use of Graph Products** ($5,000) - Grand Prize: $3,000 - Runner-Up: $2,000 - Focus on API, Subgraphs, Substreams, or AI MCPs - **Best Hypergraph Application** ($4,000) - Grand Prize: $2,500 - Runner-Up: $1,500 - Must use Knowledge Graph Framework and GRC-20 standard - **Best GRC-20-ts Library Implementation** ($1,000) - For dApps publishing offchain knowledge - Must include GRC20-ts in package.json Projects should demonstrate technical creativity and effective use of onchain data. Bonus points awarded for AI integration and cross-dataset compatibility.

The Graph Network is building infrastructure for direct blockchain data access without intermediaries. The network's native token $GRT facilitates a decentralized data economy with these key features: - Secure and reliable data access - Cost-effective pricing - Direct connection between data providers and consumers The system incentivizes network participants to maintain high performance standards while collaborating toward accessible blockchain data. Learn more at [The Graph's blog](https://thegraph.com/blog/grt-the-graph-decentralized-data/)

The Graph's decentralized knowledge graph system is positioning itself as a crucial infrastructure for AI development. Here's why it matters: - **Open Data Access**: The Graph provides transparent and permissionless data access, essential for AI advancement - **Decentralized Knowledge**: Information remains composable and accessible, unlike traditional closed systems - **Future Impact**: New AI models are expected to develop using The Graph's growing knowledge graph infrastructure The protocol's approach challenges current AI data paradigms by ensuring open access and transparency, potentially reshaping how AI systems evolve and access information.

The Graph Foundation has announced winners of the ETHGlobal Cannes hackathon, awarding $10,000 in total prizes across three categories: - **GRC-20-ts Library Category** ($1000): Cosmiq won for their AI platform building web3 apps from prompts - **Hypergraph Framework Category**: • 1st Place ($3000): Hypermaps - LLM mind-mapping tool • 2nd Place ($2000): Livus - health data ownership platform - **Graph Token API/Subgraphs Category**: • 1st Place ($2500): CCTUP - cross-chain transaction management • 2nd Place ($1500): circules_subgraph - trust-based token flow visualizer All winning projects demonstrated innovative uses of The Graph's technology for data indexing and knowledge management.