Why Solvers Are Key to DeFi and Why They’re Struggling TL;DR: Tycho is a revolutionary tool that simplifies the work of DeFi solvers, entities responsible for optimizing and executing trades on DEXs. By leveraging The Graph and Substreams, Tycho provides real-time data indexing, standardized trade simulations, and secure execution, reducing complexity and making DeFi more decentralized and efficient. This innovation…
The Graph
Learn about key initiatives of The Graph, a decentralized protocol for indexing and querying blockchain data, told from a layperson’s perspective.
TL;DR The Token API, built by Pinax and powered by The Graph, makes it easy to access token balances, transfers, and holders through a simple REST API—no indexing required. It’s fast, multi-chain, and built to work with AI models like Claude via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Whether you’re a wallet, dapp, or AI agent, this is the simplest way…
TL;DR: The Graph CLI has integrated Sourcify, replacing Etherscan as the default contract verification source. This update automates contract lookups, fetches ABIs, and enhances decentralization by allowing developers to contribute verified contracts. Developers benefit from a more seamless experience when building subgraphs. We sat down with Etienne, a developer here at Pinax, to discuss the latest updates to The Graph…
The Graph’s Builders Office Hours #69 features a deep dive into Loky with DappLooker. TL;DR: Loky, an AI analytics agent from DappLooker, uses The Graph to deliver real-time blockchain insights in a witty, engaging way. It tracks token prices, wallet activity, and market trends across multiple chains, offering actionable signals via X and a web terminal. As AI in web3…
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…
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: 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…
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…
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 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…