The Graph Unveils 2026 Roadmap with Six Data Products and Unified Protocol Layer
The Graph Unveils 2026 Roadmap with Six Data Products and Unified Protocol Layer
🗺️ The Graph's 2026 Plan
The Graph has released its 2026 Technical Roadmap, outlining plans to expand from a single protocol into a multi-service blockchain data infrastructure platform.
Key developments include:
- Six specialized data products designed to serve different use cases
- Horizon unified protocol layer to integrate services
- Expanded user base targeting developers, AI agents, analysts, and financial institutions
- Enhanced capabilities spanning real-time streaming to SQL analytics
The roadmap signals The Graph's evolution from a focused indexing protocol to a comprehensive data infrastructure serving the broader onchain economy. The platform aims to accommodate users ranging from individual developers to large-scale institutional operations.
The Graph 2026 Technical Roadmap just dropped ⚙️ Blockchain data infrastructure is maturing into a multi-service platform that serves everyone from solo devs to global financial institutions. Here's what's coming from The Graph🧵
The Graph 2026 Technical Roadmap is live! → 6 specialized data products → Unified protocol layer via Horizon → Built for developers, AI agents, analysts & institutions Multi-service infrastructure for the onchain economy. From real-time streaming to SQL analytics, blockchain
The Graph Introduces Three New Economic Mechanisms for Sustainable Data Services
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 services.
🚀 Graph Protocol Unveils Enterprise Suite: Substreams, Amp & Tycho
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 Launches Three Developer Tools for AI Agents
**The Graph is rolling out three new data access tools designed for developers and AI agents:** - **Subgraphs**: The original indexing standard now supports AI compatibility through MCP integration, A2A protocols, x402 micropayments, and Amp-powered data extraction - **JSON-RPC**: Basic blockchain read/write functionality through The Graph's infrastructure (experimental launch planned for Q3) - **Token API**: Pre-indexed token data across 10+ chains with real-time pricing (production-ready in Q1) These tools build on The Graph's recent infrastructure developments for the agent economy, including ERC-8004 identity verification across 8 chains and x402 micropayment capabilities through GraphTally. The additions provide developers with multiple options for accessing blockchain data, from natural language queries to direct API calls.
The Graph Hosts Three Events at ETHDenver Today
The Graph is participating in three events at ETHDenver on February 19: - **9:30 AM** - Panel discussion on DeFi infrastructure at the Unofficial Solana Mini Summit - **4:00 PM** - VIP Institutional Soirée co-hosted with Halborn Security, Blockaid, and Canton Network - **5:00 PM** - Panel on bridging autonomous agents with onchain infrastructure at the AI DEPIN Robotics Mini Summit The institutional soirée offers networking opportunities with leaders in digital assets, located seven minutes from the main conference venue.