Getting historical data on a smart contract can be frustrating when building a dapp. The Graph provides an easy way to query smart contract data through APIs known as subgraphs. The Graph’s infrastructure relies on a decentralized network of indexers, enabling your dapp to become truly decentralized. Follow this quick-start guide to create, deploy, and query a subgraph within 5 minutes.

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Why The Graph?

The Graph provides a robust solution for indexing and querying blockchain data. It effectively tackles the challenge of reading blockchain data without creating a centralized bottleneck. With its network of indexers, The Graph offers increased redundancy and quicker query responses. Using GraphQL queries, your dApp can pinpoint exactly the fields it requires.

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Key Features

  • Decentralized Indexing: Enables indexing blockchain data through multiple indexers, thus eliminating any single point of failure
  • GraphQL Queries: Provides a powerful GraphQL interface for querying indexed data, making data retrieval super simple.
  • Customizable & Reusable: Define your own logic for transforming & storing blockchain data. Reuse subgraphs published by other developers.
  • Pay per Use: No monthly plans. Pay only for the queries you use.