GRTiQ Podcast

Leave feedback! In this episode, we spoke to Koen, an Indexer at The Graph (Mind Heart Soul). Koen joined The Graph during testnet and Mission Control, is a grantee with The Graph Foundation, and operates a standalone Indexer.  Our conversation covers a range of topics, including Koen's entry into crypto, why he decided to become an Indexer at The Graph, what the early days were like, and how...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we spoke to three panelists (Nena, Juan, and Payne) about the recent launch on July 8th of Curation, The Graph Explorer, and Subgraph Studio.  We discuss several interesting topics, including: What went into each product, what they learned during the process, and what it all means for The Graph ecosystem - Show Notes . The GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside The G...

Leave feedback! * This episode was recorded before the announcements made by The Graph on July 8, 2021. In this episode, we spoke to Nader Dabit, Developer Relations Engineer at Edge & Node. Nader is an incredibly accomplished and well-respected voice in the developer world – with an impressive professional pedigree. Prior to joining Edge & Node, Nader was a Senior Developer Advocate at Am...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we spoke to Chris Wessels, an Indexer at The Graph. In addition to his Indexer operation, Graphops, and being a well-respected voice in the Indexer community, Chris also received a Wave 1 grant from The Graph Foundation for his work on the Indexer-Agent.  Our conversation is incredibly insightful - Chris is brilliant. We discuss his departure from FinTech to crypto...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we spoke to Marc-Antoine Ross, CEO and Co-Founder of StreamingFast, a protocol infrastructure company.  On June 17, 2021, The Graph and StreamingFast announced a new partnership, which has since received a lot of news and industry attention. My conversation with Marc is incredible. In addition to sharing his professional background and entry into crypto, Marc talks...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we spoke to Adam Soffer, a Software Engineer and Designer at Livepeer, a decentralized video streaming network built on the Ethereum blockchain. Livepeer was one of the first 10 subgraphs to recently migrate from the hosted service to the mainnet.  Our conversations covers many topics, including Adam's professional and educational background, his entry into cr...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we spoke to Pranav Maheshwari, a Solutions Engineer at Edge & Node working on The Graph community and ecosystem.  We discuss several great topics, including: Pranav's background in academia and crypto;  His role as Solution Engineer at The Graph; His long-term vision for The Graph;  Show Notes . The GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside The Graph by intervi...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we spoke to four panelists (Martin, Slimchance, Payne, and Jim Cousins) about the recent migration of subgraphs to the mainnet. We discuss several interesting topics, including: What did we learn during this phase of the migration?  What should we expect in future migrations? Advice for new Delegators, Indexers, and Curators?  Show Notes . The GRTiQ Podcast takes l...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we interview Dave Kajpust, a Blockchain Engineer at Edge & Node.  We spoke to Dave about several interesting topics, including: What is a blockchain engineer? What the early days of build The Graph’s hosted service was like? How should we think about concepts like indexing layer, L1 and L2 blockchains, and what a node is? Show Notes . The GRTiQ Podcast takes li...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we interview Konstantin Zaitcev and Kasper Rasmussen with P2P Validator, an Indexer at The Graph.  We spoke to Konstantin and Kasper about several interesting topics, including: How P2P Validator balances being the largest Indexer at The Graph with a mission for decentralization; Why the elected to close rewards allocations on a daily basis; Why they took such a un...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we interview Zac Burns, Software Engineer at Edge & Node.  We spoke to Zac about several interesting topics, including: The recent Scalar announcements at The Graph; The role of Fisherman; How Delegators secure the network; The difference between indexer rewards and query fees; Show Notes . The GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside The Graph by interviewing memb...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we interview Eva Beylin, Director of The Graph Foundation.  We spoke to Eva about several interesting topics, including: Her role at The Graph Foundation and the Graph Grants program;  The relationship between The Graph Foundation, Edge & Node, and The Graph; The Graph's role in Web 3, DeFi, and NFTs; Show Notes . The GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside T...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we interview Gary Morris, an Indexer (Staking Facilities and 0xFury) and member of The Graph Council. We spoke to Gary about several interesting topics, including: His role at The Graph Council.  The differences in operating a large Indexer, like Staking Facilities, and a smaller Indexer, like 0xFury. Gary also talks about the recent migration of subgraphs to the m...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we interview Jerry Okolo, who is both a Curator and Delegator, at The Graph.  We spoke to Jerry about several interesting topics, including: His experience in The Graph's Curator launch program.  What Curators do and how they do it.  His advice for those who want to become a Curator. Show Notes . The GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside The Graph by interviewi...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we interview Stefan Mueller, a Delegator, soon-to-be Curator, and creator of The Graph Academy.  We spoke to Stefan about several interesting topics, including: His experience in The Graph's Curator launch program.  How he created The Graph Academy.  His advisor for individuals who plan to apply for a grant with The Graph Foundation. Show Notes . The GRTiQ Pod...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we interview Juan Manual Rodriguez Defago , an Indexer, Delegator, and subgraph developer.  We spoke to Juan about a broad range of topics, including: His work as developer and Indexer at The Graph.  How he explains what is meant by "indexing a subgraph" and "closing an allocation." How The Graph changes the way dApp developers work. Show Notes...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we interview Tegan Kline , Co-founder and Business Lead at Edge & Node. We spoke to Tegan about a broad range of topics, including: The relationship between Edge & Node, The Graph, and The Graph Foundation.  Her experience acting as a Delegator in The Graph. Her values-focused mission working in crypto.  Show Notes . Tegan Kline, Co-Founder and Business Lea...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we interview Derek Silva , community manager at The Graph, and founder of CommComm, a community growth agency. We spoke with Derek about a range of topics, including: How The Graph community is different from others The most common questions he received on the community boards His vision for the future of The Graph The GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside The Graph...

Leave feedback! In this episode, we interview Jim Cousins, an Indexer ( Wave Five ) at The Graph and member of The Graph Council .  We spoke to Jim about a range of topics, including: When he first got interested in crypto and The Graph How he thinks about The Graph and subgraphs The roles of Curators, Indexers, and Delegators in The Graph ecosystem  The various aspects required to be an Indexer A...