StreamingFast’s Developer Contest Recap Substreams are transforming how developers access and analyze blockchain data, enabling real-time, composable indexing solutions. Please check out our previous blog, Substreams 101: A Novice’s Introduction TL;DR: The Substreams ecosystem is evolving, and developers have been pushing the boundaries of on-chain data indexing. To celebrate this innovation, StreamingFast launched an 8-week contest, rewarding builders for high-usage…
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Learn about Ricky, the data scientist and indexer developing cutting-edge automation and data tools in The Graph community. TL;DR: Riccardo “Ricky” Esclapon transitioned from business analytics to blockchain innovation, becoming a prominent data scientist and indexer in The Graph community. Driven by curiosity and self-learning, he developed numerous automation tools benefiting indexers and curators. Currently, Ricky leverages AI-driven agents at…
TL;DR: In episode 176 of The Graph Indexer Office Hours, key topics included indexers sharing their experiences with switching to the Timeline Allocation Protocol (TAP), troubleshooting issues with the indexer-agent during upgrades, and configuring ingress endpoints for the public indexer URL. Participants also delved into managing subgraph deployments across multiple nodes, utilizing indexing rules, and bringing to light an off-chain…
Use subgraphs, Substreams, and APIs from Pinax. Blockchain technology holds promise as a neutral layer of the internet. Web3 is a place where code establishes trust without intermediaries. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others have delivered on a piece of this promise. Blockchains store data immutably across countless decentralized nodes. However, direct access to this blockchain data can be complex and resource-intensive….
TL;DR: In 2024, Pinax plans to support new chains integrating with the network, enrich new data services, assist with the sunrise of decentralized data, and provide educational resources for web3 builders. Pinax is gearing up for an ambitious 2024. We’re aiming to enhance The Graph and web3 developer ecosystem through innovation and support. Our mission? To catalyze growth, streamline development,…
Your curated news source for web3 and The Graph. The web3 space and blockchain technology evolve rapidly, especially in an ecosystem as complex as The Graph Protocol. Due to a chain-agnostic model, The Graph has touchpoints with many other ecosystems. This makes it even more difficult to keep up with all the latest news and developments. So how can you…
TL;DR: The open discussion centered on troubleshooting BSC client issues, alternative testnet indexing methods, and limitations of running BSC on Erigon. Opening remarks Hello everyone, and welcome to the latest edition of Indexer Office Hours! Today is February 13, and we’re here for Episode 144. Consider this space your town square—a place where ecosystem participants gather to discuss crucial and relevant topics related to…
TL;DR: The Graph community discusses balancing decentralization with user experience through a potential DAO for gateway standards and multi-gateway integrations, highlighting the need for economic security, clear interfaces, and open discussions. Opening remarks Hello everyone, and welcome to the latest edition of Indexer Office Hours! Today is February 6, and we’re here for Episode 143. Consider this space your town square—a place where ecosystem…
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…