With blockchain technology on the rise, it's becoming clear that we need better ways to retrieve blockchain data. While blockchain systems are great at securely storing information, finding specific data within those vast amounts of blocks can be quite a challenge. Sure, there are some well-known 'block explorer' services out there, but until recently, we didn't have a truly decentralized solution. Enter The Graph—a game-changer that's set to transform how we interact with decentralized data.
The Graph is like the search engine for the decentralized web. It provides an essential infrastructure for developers by allowing them to create and publish open APIs (called subgraphs) that make it easy to query data using GraphQL. Its robust setup currently supports data from Ethereum, IPFS, and PoA, with more networks being added all the time. So far, over 11,000 subgraphs have been deployed by around 17,000 developers for innovative applications like Uniswap, Synthetix, Aragon, Gnosis, Balancer, Livepeer, DAOstack, AAVE, Decentraland, and more.
Creating something as groundbreaking as The Graph requires top-notch technical know-how, a lot of development effort, and advanced tools. That’s where LimeChain comes in. With our experience in complex blockchain projects, we secured a grant to develop a tool that simplifies creating subgraphs.
One major hurdle we're tackling is testing. We're working on an open-source Subgraph Unit Testing Framework that will help developers using The Graph to test their mapping logic against a known store state and test fixtures. This framework is set to add value to the entire Web3 ecosystem, especially for DeFi projects keen to leverage The Graph’s technology. By pushing this framework forward, we aim to provide valuable insights and practical tools that reflect our commitment to advancing blockchain technology.
With about 11,000 subgraphs already out there, The Graph’s impact is clear within the blockchain community. As more people and organizations adopt blockchain technology, The Graph’s decentralized querying platform will become even more crucial. At LimeChain, we're excited about this progress and are committed to helping spread this transformative technology. For a deeper dive into The Graph’s network architecture, check out our detailed piece on the technology.
The Graph is like the search engine for the decentralized web. It provides an essential infrastructure for developers by allowing them to create and publish open APIs (called subgraphs) that make it easy to query data using GraphQL. Its robust setup currently supports data from Ethereum, IPFS, and PoA, with more networks being added all the time. So far, over 11,000 subgraphs have been deployed by around 17,000 developers for innovative applications like Uniswap, Synthetix, Aragon, Gnosis, Balancer, Livepeer, DAOstack, AAVE, Decentraland, and more.
Creating something as groundbreaking as The Graph requires top-notch technical know-how, a lot of development effort, and advanced tools. That’s where LimeChain comes in. With our experience in complex blockchain projects, we secured a grant to develop a tool that simplifies creating subgraphs.
One major hurdle we're tackling is testing. We're working on an open-source Subgraph Unit Testing Framework that will help developers using The Graph to test their mapping logic against a known store state and test fixtures. This framework is set to add value to the entire Web3 ecosystem, especially for DeFi projects keen to leverage The Graph’s technology.
By pushing this framework forward, we aim to provide valuable insights and practical tools that reflect our commitment to advancing blockchain technology.
With about 11,000 subgraphs already out there, The Graph’s impact is clear within the blockchain community. As more people and organizations adopt blockchain technology, The Graph’s decentralized querying platform will become even more crucial. At LimeChain, we're excited about this progress and are committed to helping spread this transformative technology. For a deeper dive into The Graph’s network architecture, check out our detailed piece on the technology.
