The Graph

**The Graph is live at Solana Breakpoint Abu Dhabi** (Dec 11-13), actively connecting with builders and development teams. The protocol is focusing on three key areas: - **Data reliability** solutions - **Data access** infrastructure - **AI agents** integration The Graph team is available for project discussions and collaboration opportunities with Solana ecosystem builders. This follows their earlier announcement about bringing enhanced data indexing and infrastructure capabilities to the Solana network.

**The Graph reveals its true nature** - not just software, but a **human-powered network** of operators working together daily. - Indexers coordinate through Discord, forums, and on-chain interactions - These operators keep apps running and AI agents fed with reliable data - **Infrastructure work isn't glamorous**, but it's what enables web3 to scale Nick's early experience at The Graph gave him front-row access to understanding indexing. The key insight most people miss: **The Graph succeeds because of its community**, not just its technology. While infrastructure may lack romance, it provides the **predictable data layer** that web3 desperately needs to grow beyond experimental use cases.

The Graph has released a **migration guide** for developers looking to transition from Alchemy's centralized APIs to The Graph's decentralized subgraph solution. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for: - Moving from hosted services to subgraphs - Accessing blockchain data through The Graph's protocol - Leveraging new subgraph features This migration path offers developers an alternative to centralized data providers, enabling direct access to organized blockchain data through The Graph's decentralized network. [View the migration guide](https://thegraph.com/docs/en/resources/migration-guides/migrate-from-alchemy/)

**x402 protocol** is bringing the forgotten HTTP 402 "Payment Required" status code back to life after 30 years of dormancy. **Key Features:** - Machine-native billing standard for AI agents - Enables per-request payments without accounts or API keys - Supports payments for data access, compute, and API queries - Backed by Coinbase and Cloudflare **How it works:** 1. Agent requests paid resource 2. Server responds with HTTP 402 + payment details 3. USDC payment processed through facilitator 4. Access granted instantly upon verification **The Graph Integration:** The Graph's data infrastructure provides the verifiable, queryable blockchain data that x402 transactions require. Their GraphTally already implements similar microtransactions at the protocol layer. **Combined Impact:** - x402 = open payment rail for agents - The Graph = open data rail for decisions - Together = autonomous systems that think, pay, and verify This creates a **machine-driven economy** where AI agents can autonomously transact using stablecoins across multiple chains including Base, Solana, and Polygon.

**The Graph Foundation** sponsored SmartCon's inaugural VC Demo Day, connecting emerging web3 projects with venture capital investors. The event showcased: - Real blockchain projects seeking funding - Technical talent from the web3 builder community - Investment opportunities in decentralized infrastructure **Derek Meyer** from The Graph's Technical Council served as a judge, evaluating projects alongside other industry experts. The sponsorship aligns with The Graph's mission to **support the next generation** of web3 developers and infrastructure builders.

**The Graph has joined the Ethereum Protocol Advocacy Alliance (EPAA)**, a coalition of major DeFi protocols representing over $100B in onchain assets. **Key alliance members include:** - Aave - Curve Finance - Lido Finance - Uniswap Foundation - Aragon Project - Spark Protocol **The EPAA advocates for four core principles:** - Protocol neutrality - Onchain transparency - Flexibility for innovation - Global permissionless access **Why The Graph joined:** As a protocol that makes trusted onchain data accessible, The Graph wants to ensure future financial regulations are informed by actual builders rather than external parties. The alliance works with advocacy partners including the European Crypto Initiative and DeFi Research Collective to influence policy development. [Learn more about the alliance](https://paragraph.com/@epaa/announcing-ethereum-protocol-advocacy-alliance)

**The Graph has launched Amp**, the world's first enterprise blockchain-native database designed specifically for finance, analytics, and compliance. **Key Features:** - Transforms encoded onchain data into **real-time, structured datasets** - Purpose-built for compliance, auditability, and speed - Verifiable and audit-ready data lineage - Unified SQL access across multiple blockchains - Real-time streaming and batch processing - Flexible cloud or on-premises deployment **Enterprise Focus** Amp represents a significant evolution from The Graph's previous Subgraph technology. While The Graph made blockchain data usable, **Amp makes it enterprise-grade**. The database allows builders to create and run smart contract datasets locally with zero setup, targeting institutional adoption in the era of fast chains. [Learn more and request a demo](http://thegraph.com/amp)

**The Graph shipped major updates in Q3 2025, expanding its data infrastructure across multiple fronts.** **Token API Gets Solana Support** - Added Solana token and DEX endpoints with SPL balances, metadata, and pricing - Covers major protocols like Raydium, Jupiter, Meteora, and Pump.fun - **AI-driven spam scoring** improves trust for wallets and marketplaces - New batch queries enable efficient multi-wallet analytics **Developer Tools Enhanced** - **Subgraph Dev Mode** launched with local-first Graph Node runner - Instant redeploys without IPFS dependency - Foundational Stores reduce indexing costs on Ethereum and Solana - Simplified billing and team management on The Graph Market **Infrastructure Expansion** - **Horizon testnet** validates multi-service blockchain architecture - **TRON support** added for real-time data streaming - Chainlink CCIP integration enables cross-chain data flows **AI Integration Progress** - MCP integrations allow AI systems to query onchain data directly - Compatible with Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT Developers can now access unified data across Ethereum, Solana, and TRON through a single protocol powered by $GRT tokens.

**The Graph Protocol's Builders Office Hours is currently live**, featuring Marcus Rein and Denis from Pinax Network. The session focuses on: - How **The Graph's Token API integrates with AI agents** - Powering blockchain data access within **OpenAI's ChatGPT 5** - Practical applications for tracking blockchain assets through AI This technical deep dive demonstrates the **convergence of blockchain data and AI technology**, showing developers how to leverage The Graph's infrastructure for AI-powered applications. The live stream is available on the GraphDevs account for those interested in blockchain data integration.

**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/)