TL;DR: Delve into the evolution of The Graph protocol, exploring the debate between “brownfield” and “greenfield” approaches, strategies for fair competition, and concerns about diversity and redundancy among indexers. Opening remarks Hello everyone, and welcome to the latest edition of Indexer Office Hours! Today is January 30, and we’re here for Episode 142. Consider this space your town square—a place where ecosystem participants gather…
Learn how we support students looking for opportunities in web3 technologies. TL;DR: Discover how Pinax is helping university students into the web3 space, fostering hands-on blockchain projects and collaborations that bridge academia and industry. Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Ever wonder how fresh minds at universities can navigate and contribute to the ever-evolving web3 space? Pinax has been passionately working on…
TL;DR: Learn how the Substreams-based Atomic API revolutionizes blockchain data management by using Substreams and database integration for efficient data processing and analysis. Hey there, let’s dive into the world of the Substreams-based Atomic API, which is crafted on two foundational contracts: AtomicAssets and AtomicMarket. AtomicAssets is a robust standard for creating and managing NFTs on Antelope blockchains, while AtomicMarket…
TL;DR: Steph from StreamingFast addresses questions on Substreams’ compatibility with various chains, the exploration of Go language for Substreams, potential challenges with ClickHouse integration, handling Substreams cache during Graph Node restarts, and the versatility of Substreams in handling arbitrary trace contexts, providing insights into the current status and future considerations. Opening remarks Hello and welcome back to Indexer Office Hours! Today…
Seve Sisneros of Semiotic discusses how The Graph with Firehose can enable history pruning on Ethereum. TL;DR: EIP-4444’s proposed changes to Ethereum’s data storage are adeptly navigated by The Graph, leveraging Firehose and flat file innovations to maintain seamless access to historical blockchain data. Sometimes, the best discoveries are made by accident, like when The Graph stumbled upon a groundbreaking…
TL;DR: Along with many updates to important repositories, you’ll discover what’s coming in the new releases of Graph Node and Indexer Service & Agent. The open discussion focuses on the GraphOps team’s presentation of File Hosting Service. Opening remarks Hello and welcome back to Indexer Office Hours! Today is January 16, and this is episode 140. We’re excited to be…
TL;DR: The Graph’s core developers share insights on the indexer experience, including challenges like optimizing query performance, balancing data archival needs with pruning benefits, and understanding traffic flow across gateways. Read more about Graphcast, valuable metrics, and pruning options in this article. Opening remarks Hello and welcome back to Indexer Office Hours! Today is January 9, and this is episode…
TL;DR: Important updates for indexers and The Graph enthusiasts, including the latest releases, updates on Subgraph Radio, and a lively discussion with Maarten from Astar. Welcome to another edition of Indexer Office Hours! Today is December 19, and this is Indexer Office Hours 138. Don’t miss the latest GRTiQ episode with Mujtaba Idrees, Blockchain Solutions Architect at Deutsche Telekom. Repo watch…
TL;DR: Learn how to connect your application to Substreams using WebSockets and access real-time blockchain data with lightning speed. In the dynamic world of dApp development, connecting your application to a Substream can often be a challenging task, especially for developers with limited Substreams experience. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Samuel Papineau, a developer at Pinax, simplifies the…
TL;DR: Follow along as we celebrate a year of remarkable milestones, highlighting the company’s evolution as a core development team for The Graph. Join us as we look back on the highlights of 2023, reflecting on the moments that shaped Pinax into what it is today, and setting our sights on the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. In this post,…