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the-graph
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Coin Overview
GRT
Token
10 Billion
Data indexing
December 2020
The Graph
The Graph (GRT) is a token that powers a system for organizing blockchain data. Just like Google indexes websites, The Graph indexes blockchain information so apps can find and use it quickly. Developers pay with GRT to query data, and token holders help secure the network by staking and governing the protocol.
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Technology & Use Case
Blockchains store massive amounts of raw data, but it’s hard for apps to search it efficiently. The Graph solves this with “subgraphs,” custom APIs that organize data for easy access. Apps like DeFi platforms and NFT marketplaces use The Graph to pull real-time data, paying with GRT for each query.
Origins & Team
The Graph was created in 2018 by Yaniv Tal, Brandon Ramirez, and Jannis Pohlmann, who launched the mainnet in December 2020. Their vision was to make blockchain data as accessible as web data, enabling developers to build powerful dApps without running their own complex indexing servers.
Ecosystem & Partnerships
The Graph has become a key part of Web3 infrastructure, used by projects like Uniswap, Aave, and Decentraland. It’s expanding beyond Ethereum to index data from multiple blockchains, including Polygon, Arbitrum, and Avalanche. Its decentralized network of indexers, curators, and delegators ensures data is open, reliable, and censorship-resistant.
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