The Graph Re-poster

Currently, extracting information from the blockchain is quite a manual chore. It forces users to understand GraphQL, track down the exact Subgraph they need from a massive pool of 15,000+ options, draft specific queries, adjust measurement units, and manually combine the final pieces of information.

Fortunately, The Graph MCP (Model Context Protocol) server changes this dynamic entirely. Functioning as an intermediary layer, it connects foundational data sources directly to AI companions like @claudeai, @cursor_ai, and @Copilot. As a result, developers can simply chat with their coding assistant instead of writing out intricate code from scratch.

All the heavy lifting happens behind the scenes. The MCP seamlessly manages the entire pipeline by locating the correct Subgraph, drafting the query, pulling the requested data, and formatting the output completely out of sight.

At its core, the indexed Subgraphs provided by The Graph remain the primary source of truth. However, the MCP acts as a thoughtfully designed, opinionated layer built directly on top of The Graph's network to make accessing that information as smooth as possible.

Andrew Clews has devoted his professional life to establishing a fairer financial infrastructure. As the Enterprise Strategy & Governance Lead at The Graph Foundation, he frequently considers whether blockchain might be the key to fixing the structural inefficiencies that drain billions of dollars from traditional finance each year. Beyond the monetary savings, his primary interest lies in whether these innovations can reshape the global financial system into a highly auditable environment for every single market participant. By analyzing the recent blockchain experiment conducted by @The_DTCC, he provides meaningful insights into what this technology indicates for our shared future.

Achieving sub-second latency on networks such as Base, BSC, and Solana is now possible through Substreams. By utilizing composable modules and parallel processing, this technology successfully overcomes the traditional bottlenecks associated with sequential blockchain indexing at a large scale.

An exciting evolution is also planned for 2026, when Substreams will transition The Graph Network into a completely permissionless data service. To guarantee overall data integrity, this upcoming shift will deploy a probabilistic verifier, while simultaneously introducing a Provider Selection Oracle and enabling trust-minimized payments.

Now that The Graph Technical Roadmap has been released, our next objective is to review it alongside the community. On March 31, The Graph Foundation will hold a public quarterly call to discuss the protocol, products, strategy, and economics. Everyone is invited to attend this session. Please see the details below.

As mainstream financial entities expand their operations onto blockchains, they require a foundational data layer that allows for rigorous compliance, manages heavy transaction loads, and ensures dependable performance during growth. Substreams has been developed expressly to fulfill these critical demands.

We are excited to announce that The Graph Foundation has officially published the 2025 Annual Grants Report. This document outlines the strategic funding initiatives that made the Horizon launch possible and established the necessary groundwork for the multi-service expansion scheduled for 2026.

Key milestones detailed in the report include:

Horizon launch: A comprehensive protocol upgrade.
Token API: The delivery of production-grade infrastructure designed to support wallets, developers, and AI agents.
AI integration: The introduction of Subgraph MCP, which facilitates natural language queries for blockchain data.
Dispute resolution: The implementation of a multi-stage system to enhance protocol governance.
Community growth: Significant expansion in global developer education and a doubling of the Korean market.
Critical infrastructure: Ongoing support for chain integrations, network operations, and Indexer tooling.

Since the beginning of the program, a total of $16.8M in lifetime grants has been awarded to foster ecosystem development. We are eager to see the innovations that 2026 will bring!

The defining superpower of DeFi is composability, but unlocking this potential requires a foundation of shared data infrastructure. For the ecosystem to thrive, protocols must have the ability to read the state of their counterparts, and applications require dependable, consistent APIs. The Graph serves as the key enabler for these critical functions, allowing them to operate effectively at scale.

Here is how AI agents are integrating with The Graph Network this year. Subgraphs are evolving to support several advanced capabilities, including x402-compliant payment gateways and the ability to perform Natural language blockchain queries. Furthermore, the network will facilitate A2A (Agent-to-Agent) protocols. These updates also feature MCP integration specifically for @claudeai, @cursor_ai, and @ChatGPTapp.

Making the Subgraph framework open source was a pivotal move by The Graph, enabling protocols to access shared indexing logic rather than requiring individual teams to create their own from scratch. With 75,000+ developers applying uniform data transformation patterns, the shared efforts in debugging, optimizing, and enhancing the technology create a powerful compounding effect. While proprietary options result in isolated islands, open standards give rise to interconnected ecosystems. Vendor-based solutions are limited to linear scaling based on available resources, whereas open systems grow with every developer who offers a contribution. Ultimately, this delivers much better engineering economics.

Tokenized assets, AI agents, and stablecoins are expanding their footprint onchain. For these applications to work properly, they rely on data that is both accurate and delivered in real-time. The Graph facilitates this process, allowing for blockchain data to be indexed openly, queried trustlessly, and integrated seamlessly.

High gas costs present a significant challenge for x402. The financial logic falls apart if an agent must pay a $0.05 network fee for a data query that only costs $0.0001. To solve this issue, The Graph leveraged GraphTally, its specialized micropayment system. This solution relies on cryptographically signed vouchers that are eventually settled onchain in batches.

This method allows agents to perform thousands of queries per minute, removing the barrier of gas fees for every individual microtransaction. This innovation also helped shape the x402 specification, ensuring it remains practical for blockchain environments. Ultimately, agents can now utilize x402 to pay for Subgraph queries, effectively turning The Graph into a data marketplace designed for the agent economy.

The demand for blockchain data has expanded beyond the capabilities of single-solution infrastructure. Today, distinct stakeholders require specialized access methods. While developers rely on indexed APIs, AI agents necessitate standardized endpoints. At the same time, analysts require SQL access and institutions demand compliance-ready streams. The Graph is the answer. Learn more by reviewing the 2026 Technical Roadmap ⬇️

At their core, blockchains are engineered to ensure security and consensus, rather than functioning as engines for rapid information retrieval. This design priority creates a growing disconnect as the industry expands. With transaction throughput rising and the number of networks increasing, it is becoming significantly harder to bridge the gap between simply having data stored on-chain and making it practically usable for applications.

For example, high-TPS networks such as @Solana produce information at a velocity that outpaces the capabilities of conventional indexing methods. Furthermore, applications that operate across multiple chains require a standardized way to access data, despite dealing with incompatible structures. The true obstacle to scalability, therefore, lies in the ability to convert raw ledger logs into organized, queryable resources at the speed modern applications require.

Live updates from ETHDenver show @brandonlkramer presenting at the Solana Mini-Summit. As the Product Marketing Lead for The Graph Foundation, he is currently sharing insights regarding Subgraphs, the Token API, and Substreams. 📸

We are thrilled to announce the release of The Graph 2026 Technical Roadmap ⚙️

The landscape of blockchain data infrastructure is evolving into a comprehensive multi-service platform designed to support a diverse range of users, extending from independent developers to major global financial institutions.

Explore the details of what lies ahead for The Graph 🧵

For those participating in @EthereumDenver, the window to meet with the team for networking and dialogue is closing fast. Be sure to connect with The Graph at the following scheduled engagements TODAY:

At 9:30 AM, attend the Unofficial Solana Mini Summit at ETH Denver to see Panel 3: DeFi Infrastructure IS the Product.

By 4:00 PM, join us as The Graph's VIP Institutional Soirée begins in Denver featuring @HalbornSecurity, @blockaid_, and @CantonNetwork.

Then at 5:00 PM, look for Panel 1: Bridging Autonomous Agents with Onchain Infrastructure during the AI DEPIN Robotics Mini Summit at ETH Denver.

We are thrilled to announce that The Graph 2026 Technical Roadmap is now live! This strategic plan highlights the evolution of blockchain data infrastructure with The Graph, featuring a multi-service infrastructure for the onchain economy that ranges from real-time streaming to SQL analytics. Key components include a unified protocol layer via Horizon and 6 specialized data products tailored for developers, analysts, AI agents, and institutions. Discover the full details in the roadmap below ⬇️

It has been five years since The Graph provided a solution to a hurdle that many were unaware even existed: the ability to query blockchain data without the burden of operating your own infrastructure. In the present day, that challenge has become ubiquitous due to the rise of AI agents, the intricacies of multichain complexity, and increasing institutional adoption. As a result, the critical nature of the data layer is now more pronounced than ever.

Currently, the economy surrounding autonomous agents faces a significant obstacle known as the cold start problem. While these digital entities are fully capable of executing smart contracts, they struggle with three critical functions: verifying reputation across different networks, paying for data without being overwhelmed by gas fees, and accessing structured blockchain information within milliseconds.

The Graph addresses these specific challenges through new standards and infrastructure. First, ERC-8004 resolves the issue of trust by serving as an onchain registry system. It assigns agents verifiable identities along with validation records and reputation scores. You can visualize this as a passport that not only proves an agent is legitimate but also tracks its behavior across various chains.

Second, x402 handles the payment dilemma. This standard empowers AI agents to perform instant micropayments, costing only fractions of a cent for a database query or API call, all without human involvement. This creates a system of low-friction machine-to-machine commerce that eliminates the need for subscriptions or sign-up forms.

However, these standards cannot function without underlying data infrastructure. The Graph fills this gap by publishing dedicated ERC-8004 Subgraphs across 8 chains, allowing agents to instantly reference validation and reputation registries. Furthermore, GraphTally facilitates x402 micropayments to ensure gas fees do not create bottlenecks. Consequently, agents are now able to independently verify identity, fund data access, and carry out tasks across multiple chains.