Pinax Datasets Offer Superior Simplicity with Parquet and S3

Pinax By Nov 19, 2024 No Comments

Discover how we’re building our datasets for exceptional efficiency, ease of use, and performance. TL;DR: Pinax’s datasets simplify blockchain data access using Parquet files and S3. This combination provides efficient storage, accelerated query performance, and seamless integration with various analytics tools. Raw blockchain data is structured using SQL schema, making it readily available for analysis. Our datasets offer a user-friendly…

Fudan University Students Unlock the Prospects of Web3 and AI

Pinax was in Shanghai to help The Graph take students through an on-chain data workshop. TL;DR: Pinax helped The Graph present an on-chain data workshop at Fudan University during Shanghai Blockchain Week, introducing students to web3 and AI technologies. The event featured presentations on decentralized data architecture, on-chain data streams, and subgraph building, and included a hackathon. Pinax was on…

Pinax Launches Firehose and Substreams Endpoints for Solana

Pinax By Nov 12, 2024 No Comments

UPDATE: Solana is out of beta and now fully available! Exciting news for Solana developers! Pinax has launched Firehose and Substreams endpoints for Solana. Why this matters Solana’s high-speed and low-cost transactions make it a prime platform for decentralized applications (dApps). However, accessing and processing the vast amounts of data generated by the network can be a challenge. Pinax’s new…

The Graph Indexer Office Hours #182

Events By Nov 08, 2024 No Comments

TL;DR: Vince introduces Talos Linux, a lightweight and secure Linux distribution designed for Kubernetes, demonstrating its installation, configuration, and management capabilities. He shows the Talos Forge tool he created to convince another indexer to try Kubernetes and KubeSpan for creating hybrid clusters. The Q&A addresses topics like control plane setup, bare metal deployment, and comparisons with other tools like Launchpad….

Triumph of Integrity: How One Inspector Is Safeguarding The Graph

TL;DR: An inspector in The Graph ecosystem discovered and reported an indexer submitting incorrect Proof of Indexing (POI) for unsynced subgraphs. The arbitration process resulted in a slashing penalty for the disputed indexer. This case highlights the crucial role of vigilant community members in maintaining the reliability and fairness of The Graph Network. Imagine uncovering faulty behavior in a decentralized…

The Graph Indexer Office Hours #181

Events By Nov 01, 2024 No Comments

TL;DR: The open discussion focused on Blast, an Ethereum L2 based on the OP Stack:- Blast offers native yield for ETH and stablecoins, automatically rebasing account balances.- Gas revenue sharing allows dApps to claim gas fees spent on their contracts.- Running a Blast node is similar to other OP Stack chains, with some specific requirements and considerations. Opening remarks Hello…

Web3 Made Simple: What Is Web3?

Insights By Oct 29, 2024 No Comments

From Web 2.0 to web3: a beginner’s guide to the internet’s next chapter. TL;DR: Web3 represents the next evolution of the internet, emphasizing decentralization, user data ownership, and transparency. Built on blockchain technology, it aims to shift control from big tech companies to individual users. While still developing, web3 promises a more democratic and secure internet experience, with applications in…

The Graph Indexer Office Hours #180

Events By Oct 25, 2024 No Comments

TL;DR: The open discussion focused on Kubernetes, led by Guillaume and Matthew from Pinax. They covered topics such as testing Kubernetes apps with kind, bootstrapping clusters with FluxCD, and using Helm with Flux to deploy Launchpad charts. The discussion also touched on bridging LXC containers to Kubernetes and using Crossplane for managing external endpoints. Opening remarks Hello everyone, and welcome…

Core Devs Check In: Exciting Developments Happening on The Graph

The Graph By Oct 23, 2024 No Comments

Explore updates on Substreams tools, Graph Horizon, and the Subgraph Service. TL;DR: Core Dev Call #31 highlighted three key updates for The Graph: – Substreams Codegen: New tools to simplify Substreams-powered subgraph development. – Graph Horizon (GIP-0066): A modular protocol for diverse data services. – Subgraph Service (GIP-0068): Major improvements to subgraph indexing. Core Dev Calls are meetings where core…

Pinax Takes Manhattan: Key Insights from Messari Mainnet 2024

Events, Pinax By Oct 22, 2024 No Comments

TL;DR: Pinax attended Messari Mainnet 2024 in New York! We introduced our datasets and how they can power insights for leaders in the blockchain data space because of their format, speed, and reliability. Some major firms expressed keen interest in gaining access. Interested readers are invited to sign up for the datasets waitlist to be notified when they’ll be launched…

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