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The Graph

The Graph is tracked as an on-chain state source for Ethereum coverage. Decentralized indexing protocol and subgraph ecosystem for querying blockchain application data

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On-chain stateEthereum
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At a glance

Decision summary

Best for
Subgraph-backed application data queries
Watch out for
Managed RPC endpoint hosting
Auth
API key
Pricing
Subgraph and Token API commercial scopes differ
Agent actionability
Not actionable
PubFi gateway
PubFi gateway not routeable yet
Last verified

Provider-sourced facts

Primary coverage
Subgraph-based indexing and querying for blockchain application data Source
Fixture coverage
On-chain state coverage for the Ethereum fixture target Source

Best fit and tradeoffs

Best for

  • Subgraph-backed application data queries
  • Ethereum ecosystem indexing workflows
  • They need subgraph-based indexed data for blockchain applications.
  • They want a decentralized indexing-protocol option in the shortlist.
  • They are comparing custom indexing ecosystems such as SubSquid, SubQuery, and Dune-related analytics paths.

Watchouts

  • Managed RPC endpoint hosting
  • General market price aggregation
  • Subgraph availability and maintenance quality can matter as much as protocol support.
  • Product-scope commercial metadata blocks a single public price or quota projection.
  • The Graph is not a direct substitute for standard RPC, wallet portfolio APIs, or broad market-price feeds.

Why teams choose it

The Graph is a decentralized indexing protocol and subgraph ecosystem for querying blockchain application data. Discovery tracks it as Ethereum on-chain-state coverage and a comparison point for SubSquid, SubQuery, and Dune API.

The Graph is strongest when a team wants subgraph-based application data and protocol ecosystem fit. It is not the same buyer decision as managed RPC or a productized wallet API, and commercial facts are product-scope dependent in the fixture.

Capability summaries

The Graph on-chain state coverage

Current
Category
On-chain state
Public status
Requested
Auth requirement
API key
Procurement state
Free Requires Auth
Coverage
Ethereum
Output contracts
Chain State Record

Quick-start entry

POSTEndpoint path not listed
Style
GraphQL
Language
GraphQL
Method
POST
Path
Not listed
Requires auth
Yes
Provider docs
Documentation

PubFi gateway status

PubFi gateway not routeable yet

This Discovery source is available for source evaluation and comparison, but PubFi does not publish a production-callable gateway route for it yet. Use this page to compare the provider, signal demand, or start a procurement/integration review instead of attempting a PubFi gateway call.

PubFi gateway call
Not published for this source
Direct gateway examples
Not available
Next step
Request integration or start supplier procurement review
  • Do not infer a PubFi gateway path from this Discovery page.
  • Use the official provider docs for direct provider integration until a PubFi readiness entry marks this source gateway_available.
  • Use the Discovery request or demand-signal CTA to register integration interest with PubFi.
  • Supplier procurement, paid-plan approval, and upstream credential setup require explicit review before PubFi can route the source.

Access, pricing, and protocol metadata

Access and pricing

Auth methods
API key
Pricing model
Subgraph and Token API commercial scopes differ
Free tier
Subgraph and Token API commercial scopes differ
Starting price
Subgraph and Token API commercial scopes differ
Free rate limit
Subgraph and Token API commercial scopes differ
Paid rate limit
Subgraph and Token API commercial scopes differ

Protocols and outputs

Data types
Subgraph Entities, Indexed Events, Application State
Protocols
GraphQL
REST support
Not listed
GraphQL support
Yes
WebSocket support
Not listed
Streaming support
Not listed
Webhook support
Not listed
Feature flags
Not listed
SDKs
Not listed

Provider and review status

Documentation
Provider docs
Doc quality score
Not listed
Status page
Not listed
Public fixture status
Current
Raw claim-safe status
Public source profile
Page tier
Tier 1

Implementation notes

Schema

High

Evaluate the specific subgraph or indexing project before integration because The Graph value depends on schema and maintainer context.

Coverage

Medium

Verify target chain and subgraph availability instead of assuming Ethereum category coverage solves every query.

Pricing

Medium

Use product-scope commercial labels until a specific access model supports public pricing claims.

Use case candidates

  • Query indexed protocol data through subgraphs
  • Compare decentralized indexing options for application data

Comparison snapshot

The Graph is a custom indexing ecosystem choice, closest to SubSquid and SubQuery. Dune API is a better fit for authored analytics queries, while Moralis and Covalent are better for ready-made endpoint products.

PubFi friction reduction

Subgraph Selection

Source friction
The fixture describes The Graph as subgraph-based indexing and querying for blockchain application data.
PubFi relief
Discovery frames The Graph around subgraph fit and avoids implying a universal PubFi gateway route.

FAQ

What is The Graph used for?

The Graph is a candidate source for querying indexed blockchain application data through subgraphs.