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Paul Barba

I am a dedicated member of the Graph Advocates DAO and proud to be a part of the Graphtronauts community. As a passionate crypto investor and enthusiast, I have delved into the world of decentralized technologies, with a strong focus on The Graph protocol. My journey includes writing insightful blogs for Graphtronauts and contributing to the development of subgraph documentation for various projects within The Graph ecosystem. Most recently, I have taken on the role of a Pinax technical writer, further expanding my commitment to advancing the adoption and understanding of blockchain and Graph-based technologies. /n https://twitter.com/PaulBarba12 https://github.com/PaulieB14 https://hey.xyz/u/paulieb https://medium.com/@paulieb.eth/about

Mo Networks, Mo Solutions: The Power of The Graph Networks Registry

The Graph By Jan 21, 2025 No Comments

TL;DR: The Graph Networks Registry is a repository that consolidates and standardizes network information for blockchains supported by The Graph. Before its implementation, core dev teams and others faced challenges with fragmented data and manual updates, leading to inefficiencies and inconsistencies. The registry now serves as a single source of truth that enables developers, indexers, and delegators to access reliable…

Blockchain Data Analysis Made Easy with Pinax Datasets and Snowflake

Learn how to use our Ethereum dataset with Snowflake to analyze blockchain data for insights like daily active users and top contracts. TL;DR: Discover how to analyze blockchain data efficiently using datasets from Pinax. Learn how our solution simplifies access to Ethereum data through Parquet files and managed databases like Snowflake, enabling SQL queries for extracting valuable insights like daily…

Unichain and The Graph: A New Era for DeFi Builders

Uniswap’s Unichain testnet is live, and mainnet is on its way, both with The Graph integration from day one, opening doors for unprecedented DeFi innovation. TL;DR: Unichain, a new Layer 2 blockchain built by Uniswap on the OP Stack, aims to revolutionize DeFi with near-instant transaction speeds and affordable fees. As an appchain specifically designed for DeFi, it features deep…

Enabling Tomorrow’s Internet: How Knowledge Graphs Unlock Synergies between Web3 and AI

TL;DR: The Graph is evolving to transform how we organize and verify on-chain information through knowledge graphs, enabling communities to collectively determine truth and organize knowledge in a decentralized way. Through new tools and standards like GRC-20, we’re moving toward a future where AI systems can access trusted, comprehensive data for training and decision-making. This transformation pushes us closer to…

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…

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…

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…

Exclusive Tutorial: Access ERC20 Token Data for Your Apps

Devs! Learn how to set up this ERC20 Token API—it’s free and open source. TL;DR: Pinax’s open-source ERC20 Token API offers developers an easy, customizable way to access real-time and historical token data, like balances, holders, and transfers, across EVM and Antelope chains. Have you ever needed to fetch comprehensive ERC20 token data for your blockchain application? Pinax has solved…

The Evolution of Subgraphs: What’s New and What’s Coming Next

The Graph Builders Office Hours #50 featured a subgraph showcase highlighting new and upcoming features. TL;DR: Learn about the latest advancements in subgraph technology, including timeseries aggregations, indexed argument filtering, and parallelized ETH calls, while also discussing the future potential of modular, reusable subgraphs and improvements to IPFS robustness within The Graph ecosystem. The Graph ecosystem is evolving rapidly, offering…

Pinax Datasets Offer Simple Solution to Accessing Blockchain Data

Pinax By Sep 17, 2024 1 Comment

TL;DR: Pinax datasets simplify accessing blockchain data, making it easy for analysts to focus on analysis without needing specialized tools. Accessing blockchain data for analysis is complex, especially for analysts without specialized blockchain data extraction knowledge, but demand in this space is growing. Pinax will soon offer datasets that make it effortless for anyone to access blockchain data for analysis…