The Graph

Ethereum developers face significant challenges when fetching balance data and token metadata. Current methods require **too many eth_calls**, complex code parsing, and extensive caching systems. These processes are: - Slow and time-consuming - Expensive to implement - Prone to errors The development community needs **more efficient solutions** to access blockchain data without the current technical overhead and costs.

**The Graph is positioning itself as critical infrastructure for the emerging AI agent economy.** The protocol is developing new standards to help AI agents access on-demand blockchain data efficiently. This addresses a key bottleneck as autonomous agents need instant, reliable data feeds to operate effectively. **Key developments:** - New standards from Graph core developer @edgeandnode - Focus on scalable data and payment infrastructure - Real-world implementation by CreatorBid, which eliminated infrastructure overhead and reduced costs The integration allows AI agents to access real-time blockchain data without managing complex infrastructure themselves. This could accelerate adoption of autonomous agents in web3 applications. As the agent economy grows, reliable data access becomes increasingly important for agent functionality and decision-making.

**Sonic Testnet 2.1 is now live** with immediate support from The Graph in Subgraph Studio. Developers can now: - Build subgraphs on the Sonic network - Create fast, performant frontends for their dapps - Access organized blockchain data through The Graph's protocol The integration allows Sonic developers to leverage The Graph's data indexing capabilities to build more efficient applications. **Get started building** with Sonic Testnet data through [The Graph Studio](https://thegraph.com/studio/).

**ETHGlobal New Delhi** has concluded with The Graph announcing winners across three bounty categories totaling **$10,000** in prizes. **Best Use of The Graph Token API, Substreams, or AI MCPs** ($5,000 total): - **1st Place**: Hide&Seek - Privacy analysis tool using onchain knowledge graphs ($3,000) - **2nd Place**: Robin Hood DAO - Privacy-focused redistribution project ($2,000) **Best Application Built on Hypergraph** ($4,000 total): - **1st Place**: ECHONET - DePIN rewarding real-world sound data providers ($2,500) - **2nd Place**: Autonome - Decentralized autonomy layers on Hypergraph ($1,500) **Best Use of GRC-20-ts Library** ($1,000 total): - **Winner**: AutomationX - AI-powered DeFi automation on Bitcoin's Rootstock ($1,000) The hackathon showcased innovative applications leveraging blockchain data infrastructure, from privacy tools to decentralized physical infrastructure networks.

The future of AI and blockchain integration isn't about building better APIs or interfaces. Instead, the focus is shifting toward **making blockchains natively speak the language that AI systems already understand**. This approach suggests a fundamental change in how these technologies will interact: - Rather than forcing AI to adapt to blockchain protocols - Blockchains will evolve to communicate in AI-native formats - This could eliminate the need for complex translation layers The concept points toward a more seamless integration where AI agents can directly interact with blockchain networks without requiring specialized APIs or middleware. This represents a **paradigm shift** from current approaches that rely on building bridges between the two technologies.

**The Graph's Token API Beta** has rolled out significant improvements throughout 2025, making blockchain data more accessible for developers. **Key Features Added:** - **Spam/Scam Detection**: Automatically filters junk tokens, airdrop spam, and malicious NFTs on Ethereum and Base - **Solana Support**: Full integration with 60+ AMMs including Raydium, Jupiter, Meteora, and Pump.fun - **Historical Pricing**: DEX pricing data and OHLC charts across multiple chains - **Enhanced SPL Endpoints**: Token balances, transfers, swaps, and metadata The API now supports natural language queries through AI assistants like Claude and Cursor, simplifying data access for developers building portfolio trackers, dashboards, and wallet UIs. **Enterprise-grade infrastructure** ensures reliable access to clean, standardized blockchain data across multiple networks. [Start building with Token API Beta](https://thegraph.com/token-api)

**Institutional adoption is accelerating** for The Graph's infrastructure technology. Major organizations are implementing Graph Node without waiting for further developments. This represents a significant shift toward **decentralized data indexing** in enterprise environments. The move signals growing confidence in blockchain data infrastructure among traditional institutions, who are integrating these tools into their operations now rather than taking a wait-and-see approach. This adoption trend suggests **mainstream acceptance** of decentralized protocols is happening faster than many anticipated.

**The Graph has created and open-sourced Subgraphs**, now the most widely used blockchain indexing solution in the market. This development builds on significant growth: - **14,000 Subgraphs** are currently live on The Graph Network - All subgraphs are **open source and ready to query** - Developers can access instant blockchain insights without gatekeeping **2025 expansion highlights:** - Added support for multiple new chains including Soneium, Solana, Abstract Chain, Unichain, Monad, and Tron - Enhanced support across Subgraphs, Substreams, and Token API - Simplified developer access to onchain data through familiar standards Subgraphs have become the **standard for querying blockchain data**, enabling developers to power their dapps with comprehensive blockchain insights across various networks. The Graph continues advancing its mission as the **data layer for web3**, making blockchain data more accessible and standardized for developers regardless of which chain they're building on.

**The Graph Token API Beta** has launched its spam and scam filtering feature, automatically protecting users from malicious content. **What gets filtered:** - Junk tokens - Airdrop spam - Malicious NFTs **Benefits for developers:** - **Safer user experience** - Users protected from scams - **Cleaner wallets** - No more cluttered interfaces - **Smarter apps** - Built with trusted, verified data The filtering happens automatically, requiring no extra effort from developers. This builds on previous releases that introduced spam/scam scoring v0.1.0 across Ethereum and Base networks. Developers can now build applications with confidence, knowing their users won't encounter malicious tokens or NFTs through the API. [Get started with Token API Beta](https://thegraph.com/token-api/)

**The Graph Token API Beta** now supports Solana DEX data and historical pricing across **60+ AMMs**. **Key features include:** - Price tracking across Raydium, Jupiter, Meteora, and Pump.fun - Token price charts for specific pools - Swap tracking across major Solana programs - Complete transaction history for accounting This update makes onchain data more **accessible and standardized** for developers building price charts, portfolio apps, and trading tools. [Get started with Token API Beta](https://thegraph.com/token-api)