The Graph: A Milestone for Web3 š
Dear The Graph Germany Community!
Here is a positive update on The Graph ā the "Google of Blockchains". Based on current developments (as of September 2025), the protocol is growing rapidly. We highlight the enormous savings potential and why the Hosted Service was crucial. Perfect for your Web3 discussions!
Why the Hosted Service was so important š
The Hosted Service (shut down in June 2024) was the perfect entry point:
- Free & easy: It allowed thousands of subgraphs without barriers ā ideal for small projects and testing.
- Smooth migration: The slow transition phase (from ~1% to fully) gave developers time without pressure. This promoted adoption and prevented frustration.
- Growth boost: Now everything flows into the mainnet ā record: 6.14 billion queries in Q1 2025! This drives token burning and deflation. Without the Hosted Service, this broad base would not exist!
Huge savings potential š°
The Graph saves time & money through tools like Substreams & Firehose. Real successes:
- Top Ledger: 5x faster Solana data processing ā saves 9,000 USD/month!
- PropellerHeads: Indexing time reduced by 10,000% ā over 5x cost reduction (vs. 1 million USD for in-house solutions).
- Amberdata: 72,000% acceleration ā 70% lower infrastructure costs for analytics.
- Theoriq & CreatorBid: Real-time data for AI ā more efficiency in DeFi & Co.
With Solana integration (Firehose/Substreams), it gets even better: real-time data without delays, perfect for DeFi, NFTs & Gaming.
Outlook: Bullish for GRT š
Rising queries despite falling fees = deflation potential. Partnerships (e.g., Chainlink) strengthen the ecosystem. For us in Germany: More opportunities as indexers or delegators!
Share your thoughts! Get involved in hackathons or governance. Stay decentralized! š
#TheGraph #Web3 #GRT #DeFi #BlockchainGermany
*(Sources: Official reports, Messari, Case Studies. No investment advice!)*
