The Graph
Decentralized protocol for indexing blockchain data and querying it through open GraphQL APIs called subgraphs.
- Category
- On-chain & Smart Money
CoinSeek take
The Graph is a protocol that organizes blockchain data so applications can look it up without scanning raw chain records. Developers write subgraphs that pull and process on-chain data, then expose the results through GraphQL APIs. The catalog also lists related products: Substreams for streaming data, Graph Node for indexing, Firehose for data extraction, and Graph Explorer for browsing subgraphs made by the community. Token holders can delegate to support network security. It mainly suits developers building DeFi, NFT, DAO or gaming apps, and analytics teams that need structured on-chain data.
Best for
- Developers building DeFi apps
- Querying on-chain data via GraphQL
- Analytics teams
- Finding community-built subgraphs
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About The Graph
The Graph is an indexing protocol and blockchain data solution designed for organizing data and making it accessible with GraphQL. It serves and organizes web3 data to power applications, analytics, and AI without requiring users to run their own data servers or indexing infrastructure.
The network operates as a decentralized data market powered by distributed participants, including Indexers, Curators, Delegators, and Subgraph Developers.
Key features
- Subgraphs extract, process, and allow open API querying of smart contract data.
- Substreams stream blockchain data using parallel execution for real-time and historical processing.
- Graph Node indexes blockchain data to serve it through GraphQL queries.
- Firehose extracts blockchain data into flat files to accelerate synchronization times.
What it is used for
- Query organized smart contract data to load into application frontends.
- Stream blockchain data into custom sinks.
- Index smart contract data by creating or publishing custom subgraphs.
- Secure the network by delegating tokens to support indexers.
What it does
Who it is for
Kind of tool
- Data Provider
- API
- Infrastructure
Platforms
- Web
- API
Things to know
- Network participants can take on roles such as Indexer, Delegator, Curator, or Data Consumer.
- API keys are used to manage and secure subgraphs.
Official channels
Follow these, not look-alikes: each is linked from The Graph’s own website or confirmed by its team.
- X (opens in a new tab)Verified from thegraph.com, checked November 6, 2026
Verification and freshness
- Not verified yet.
- Last updated on November 6, 2026.
