Plain English
The Graph is a decentralized indexing protocol that makes blockchain data queryable. Subgraphs (open-source indexes) let dApps and analytics tools query on-chain data via GraphQL. GRT is the network token, used to pay for queries and stake on indexers.
How it actually works
Indexers run nodes that index specific subgraphs; curators stake GRT to signal which subgraphs are valuable; delegators stake GRT on indexers to earn a share of fees without running infrastructure. The network shifted from a hosted service to fully decentralized operation by 2024.
What it means for you
GRT is the data infrastructure backbone for most DeFi UIs and analytics platforms. For HNW positioning, GRT is a quiet pick-and-shovel play on Web3 development — every dApp builder uses it, but the token does not capture as much excitement as the apps themselves. Delegate GRT for modest yield (~5–8%).
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