Buy The Graph

The Graph is a decentralised protocol that organises and makes blockchain data easy to search, and GRT is the cryptocurrency that powers it. It is often described as a tool that helps applications find and use information stored on blockchains.

It helps to separate two names. The Graph is the protocol and project, while GRT is its native cryptocurrency. People often use the names interchangeably, but you buy and hold GRT, while The Graph is the underlying network.

Blockchains store huge amounts of data, but that data can be difficult and slow to search directly. The Graph solves this by indexing blockchain data into organised collections called subgraphs, which applications can then query quickly and reliably. This is why developers across decentralised finance (DeFi) and other areas use The Graph to power their apps.

What is The Graph used for?

The Graph is mainly used to index and query data from blockchains so that applications can access it easily. GRT is the asset used to pay for and coordinate this indexing and querying.

GRT is used to:

• pay for the indexing and querying of blockchain data on the network
• be staked by Indexers, who run the network and process data requests
• be delegated to Indexers by holders to help secure the network and earn rewards

The Graph relies on a community of participants with different roles, including Indexers who provide data services, Curators who help highlight useful subgraphs, and Delegators who support Indexers. GRT is the token that ties these roles together and rewards people for keeping the network running.

GRT launched with a supply of around 10 billion tokens. New GRT is created over time to reward those who help run the network, while a portion of fees is removed from circulation, or burned. This means the overall supply can change over time rather than being fixed.

The history of The Graph

The Graph was founded in 2018 by Yaniv Tal, Brandon Ramirez and Jannis Pohlmann, who wanted to make blockchain data easier for developers to access. Its main network launched in December 2020, moving the protocol toward a decentralised model run by its community.

Because it helps applications find and organise information, The Graph is sometimes called the "Google of blockchains." You can find out more on the official The Graph website.

Since launching, The Graph has become an important piece of infrastructure in crypto, with many decentralised applications relying on it to access blockchain data. People buy GRT for many reasons, including taking part in the network, paying for its services, or gaining exposure to The Graph ecosystem.