The Graph Builders Newsletter #25

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Welcome to The Graph Builders Newsletter #25 review of Jan 2025! ๐Ÿ—๏ธ

GRC-20 Hackathon: Advancing Data Interoperability

Geo and The Graph teamed up to launch the GRC-20 Hackathon, letting builders build with cutting-edge developments in data interoperability within The Graph ecosystem.

Miss signing up? Donโ€™t worry!

You can still learn and build with GRC-20 with an interview with the Founder of The Graph, Yaniv Tal, a blog entry, as well as dive into the spec.

A Message from Rodrigo Coelho, the New CEO at Edge & Node

The Graphโ€™s first hire, Rodrigo Coelho has been appointed as the new CEO of Edge & Node. Rodrigo would like to share this message with all devs in The Graph Builders Newsletter:

The Graph is the backbone of a truly decentralized internet, and Iโ€™m honored to lead Edge & Node in advancing this vision. Weโ€™re not just supporting dappsโ€”weโ€™re empowering builders to unlock new possibilities for data, interoperability, and permissionless innovation. The future of web3 goes beyond subgraphs; itโ€™s about reimagining how information flows and how value is created across the entire ecosystem.

graph-cli Enhancements: v0.94.0 & v0.95 Released

  • v0.95 Release: Enhances error handling, added Sourcify for ABI lookups, and expands subgraph configuration options.
  • v0.94.0 Fixes: Resolves `graph init` issues from v0.93.x.

๐Ÿ“Œ Read the full changelog

9 Time & Money Saving Subgraph Optimizations

There are a total of 9 time and money-saving subgraph optimizations shared in a recent blog post.

Letโ€™s take a look at #3: โ€œLeverage Immutable Entitiesโ€

Best For: Event-heavy applications like token transfer trackers or transaction analytics dashboards.

Immutable entities are ideal for storing data that doesn't change, such as on-chain events. They improve both indexing and query performance by eliminating unnecessary updates and filters.

How to Define Immutable Entities:

Add the (immutable: true) directive to your schema. See the above ๐Ÿ”ผ image for an example.

Read this cookbook and this article to learn more about the performance improvements of using Immutable Entities, then read all 9 optimization techniques to improve your experience with subgraphs!

$0 Chain Integrations: Expanding Decentralized Access

The Graph continues its zero-cost chain integration initiative, making decentralized indexing more accessible. If your chain seeks integration, reach out today!

Soneium Mainnet: The Graph from Day One

On January 14th, Soneium launched its mainnet, and The Graph was integrated from day one. Developers can now utilize The Graphโ€™s indexing solutions to create data-driven, decentralized applications on Soneium. Stay tuned for further updates!

Expanding Network Support

January introduced seven new blockchain networks to The Graphโ€™s ecosystem, bringing the total to nearly 100(!) chains:

  • Sonic
  • Hemi
  • EXPchain Polyhedra
  • Soneium
  • Japan Open Chain
  • Lumia
  • Mint

Onwards!

BuildersDAO: Free Subgraph Deployment for Abstract Chain

BuildersDAO is now offering complimentary subgraph deployment for Abstract Chain projects! If youโ€™re building within this ecosystem and need reliable indexing, now is your chance.

๐Ÿ“Œ Apply now via BuildersDAO.

ETHDenver 2025: Where to Find The Graph

The Graph team will be highly active at ETHDenver this February! Stay tuned for the full list of talks, workshops, and speakers where weโ€™ll share key insights and ecosystem updates.

๐Ÿ“Œ Decentralize the Help Desk: Redefining Web3 Support

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Speaker: Mickey Negus

๐Ÿ•’ Date & Time: [TBD]

๐Ÿ“ Venue: [TBD]

๐Ÿ”— Explore how decentralization is reshaping support systems in Web3.

๐Ÿ“Œ Workshop with CampBuidl: How to Add Onchain Data Into Your Dapps

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Speaker: Kevin Jones

๐Ÿ•’ Date & Time: February 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM

๐Ÿ“ Venue: 4777 National Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216 (Hydro Building)

๐Ÿ”— Hands-on guidance for developers to seamlessly integrate onchain data.

๐Ÿ“Œ Solana Ecosystem Summit

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Speaker: Giuliano Francescangeli

๐Ÿ•’ Date & Time: February 26, 2025, at 3:30 PM

๐Ÿ“ Venue: [TBD]

โ–ถ๏ธ Signup: https://lu.ma/mhpreh2z

๐Ÿ”— Discover the latest innovations and opportunities in the Solana ecosystem.

๐Ÿ“Œ Solana Snapshot

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Speaker: Giuliano Francescangeli

๐Ÿ•’ Date & Time: February 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM

๐Ÿ“ Venue: [TBD]

โ–ถ๏ธ Signup: https://lu.ma/solanasnapshotethdenver

๐Ÿ”— A concise look into the Solana blockchain and its key highlights.

๐Ÿ“Œ Building Your First Full Stack Dapp on Ethereum

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Speaker: Kevin Jones

๐Ÿ•’ Date & Time: February 27, 2025, at 3:20 PM

๐Ÿ“ Venue: Spork Castle, National Western Complex

๐Ÿ”— Perfect for developers looking to dive into full-stack Ethereum development.

โœจ Stay tuned for updates on additional sessions and speakers on GraphDevs.

The Graph Developer Survey

Building The Graph Network is a collaborative effort, and the core devs would love to hear your feedback!

Thank you for reading and happy new years! Letโ€™s start 2025 with the right foot forward! ๐Ÿ’Œ

Marcus Rein

Developer Relations

Edge & Node, working on The Graph

About The Graph

The Graph is a suite of blockchain data infrastructure products that extract, process, and deliver scalable blockchain data solutions across 60+ networks. The Graph enables application developers, data analysts, AI agents, and enterprise teams that need structured, real-time access to blockchain data. Products include Subgraphs, Firehose, Substreams, and Amp. As of early 2026, The Graph has served over 1.27 trillion queries to more than 75,000 projects, powered by a network of independent Indexers around the world.

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Category
Developer Corner
Published
February 5, 2025
Updated
February 5, 2025

Marcus Rein

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