The Graph is a decentralized and open-source indexing protocol for organizing blockchain data and making it easily accessible with GraphQL. The GraphQL application is used to query open APIs, called Subgraphs, and retrieve data that is indexed on the network.
The Graph Network is a decentralized network of Indexers, Curators, and Delegators working together to organize the world’s blockchain data, serve applications, and accelerate the transition to a decentralized future. The network is driven by four groups: Indexers, Curators, Delegators and Consumers. The Graph (GRT) is the network’s native token that is necessary for coordinating work between three operators and consumers. It allows users to participate in the protocol themselves for offering or acquiring data.
The Graph’s mission is to help developers use relevant data to increase the efficiency of their decentralized application. The Graph team is made up of professionals from the Ethereum Foundation as well as traditional finance.
The founding team of The Graph includes the following key people:
Yaniv Tal - He is the Co-Founder & Project Lead at Graph Protocol, Inc. Prior to this, he served as the Partner and Software Engineer of Functional Foundry; Founder & CEO of Workflo, Inc; Principal Software Engineer of MuleSoft; Founder & CEO of TapSavvy; Specialist Firmware Engineer of HP; and Intern of Qualcomm.
Brandon Ramirez - Currently, he is the Co-Founder, Research Lead & Project Lead at Edge & Node. Prior to this, he served as the Co-Founder & Research Lead of Graph Protocol, Inc; Partner & Software Engineer of Functional Foundry; Software Engineer of Workflo, Inc; Software Engineering Contractor of MuleSoft; Founder & Head of Product of TapSavvy; Program Manager of Microsoft; Engineering Intern of Cisco; and Professional Trainee of South California Edison.
Jannis Pohlmann - Currently, he is the Co-Founder, CTO & Head of Engineering at Edge & Node. Prior to this, he served as the Co-Founder & Tech Lead of Graph Protocol, Inc; External Consultant of Functional Foundry; Software Engineering Contractor of Workflo, Inc; and Senior Software Developer & Architect of Codethink Limited.
