WaveHack Offering Grants and Bounties for Builders Using The Graph Protocol
WaveHack Offering Grants and Bounties for Builders Using The Graph Protocol
💰 Grants & Bounties Await!
WaveHack, a prominent organization in the blockchain space, has announced that it will be distributing 10 grants over the next 6 months for builders who utilize The Graph protocol. The Graph is a decentralized protocol designed for organizing and accessing blockchain data. To participate in the program and compete for the 'Best New Subgraph' bounty, interested developers are invited to attend an onboarding session hosted by @edgeandnode DevRel @cryptomastery_ on April 26 at 6 PM JST. Further details regarding the grants and bounties will be provided during the session.
Check it out: WaveHack is distributing 10 grants over the next 6 months for builders that use The Graph! Join @edgeandnode DevRel @cryptomastery_ for the onboarding session to learn how to participate in the program and win bounties for Best New Subgraph. 📅April 26 🕐 6pm JST
🔍 #5 The Graph @graphprotocol The Graph simplifies blockchain data retrieval with its indexing protocol. Essential for any Dapp development, The Graph allows submissions alongside other themes. Don’t miss the online session on April 26th, 6 PM! 📅 lu.ma/thegraph-waveh…
The Graph Launches Natural Language Queries for All Blockchain Data
The Graph has expanded its Multi-Chain Processing (MCP) capabilities to include both Subgraph and Token API endpoints. This update enables: - Direct blockchain data access through natural language queries - No backend infrastructure required - Integration with AI platforms (Claude, Cursor, Cline) - Simplified access for non-developers - Streamlined accounting and compliance reporting The service supports multiple chains and provides real-time smart contract data access. Developers can now quickly prototype dashboards and bots using live blockchain data. [View Subgraph Documentation](https://thegraph.com/docs/en/subgraphs/mcp/claude/) [View Token API Documentation](https://thegraph.com/docs/cs/token-api/mcp/claude/)
The Graph Token API Beta Expands NFT Support
The Graph's Token API Beta has expanded its NFT capabilities with comprehensive metadata support across multiple chains. Key updates include: - Full NFT metadata support (names, descriptions, images, traits) - Integration with Avalanche blockchain - Real-time sales and trade data tracking - Support for ERC-20, ERC-721, and ERC-1155 tokens - OpenSea trade data integration - Uniswap V4 pricing The API now offers a unified endpoint for querying token data across wallets and smart contracts, optimized for building dashboards, AI agents, and NFT applications. Visit [thegraph.com/token-api](thegraph.com/token-api) to start building.
Substreams Solves Key Solana Indexing Challenges
Substreams introduces five major solutions for Solana's indexing challenges: - **Real-Time Data Processing**: Eliminates 5-second delays through live block streaming, as implemented by Helium - **Efficient Historical Data**: Achieves 72,000% faster backfills with 70% cost reduction through parallel processing - **Automatic Re-org Handling**: Maintains data accuracy without manual intervention - **Simplified Account State Tracking**: Enables comprehensive diff history tracking for NFTs and DeFi - **Built-in Instruction Decoding**: Features automatic IDL and CPI decoding support Major projects including Hivemapper, PropellerSwap, and Amberdata have adopted the solution. [Learn more at substreams.dev](https://substreams.dev)
The Graph Introduces Substreams for High-Performance Solana Indexing
The Graph has launched Substreams, a solution addressing Solana's data indexing challenges. The technology enables: - Real-time indexing for high TPS chains - Instant historical backfills - Automatic reorganization handling - Historical account data access - Pre-built decodings Key infrastructure improvements include: - Archive node support for genesis account state backfill - Enhanced IDL versioning - Standardized decoding protocols The system processes data with 1.5s block times and eliminates RPC bottlenecks, making it enterprise-ready. Developers can now extract, transform, and serve on-chain data at scale without traditional limitations. [Read the full blog post](thegraph.com/blog/solana-ind)
Manta Network Now Live in Subgraph Studio
**Manta Network**, a modular L2 solution, has integrated with Subgraph Studio, enabling developers to access blockchain data efficiently. This follows recent integrations with Lens Chain for SocialFi applications and Viction Layer-1. Key Updates: - Manta Network integration live for developer access - Lens Chain support added for SocialFi development - Viction Layer-1 now available in Subgraph Studio Developers can now build advanced dapps with reliable onchain data access across these networks. Visit [Subgraph Studio](https://thegraph.com/studio/) to start building.