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Before you begin using the GraphOps Gateway, we recommend familiarizing yourself with The Graph and the role of gateways within its ecosystem. Start here!

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Introduction

If you're new to The Graph and simply want to integrate blockchain data into your application, the GraphOps Subgraph Gateway is built for you. We understand that your priority is accessing reliable data quickly, cheaply, and efficiently without dealing with complex infrastructure or technical overhead.

The GraphOps Subgraph Gateway is designed to provide seamless, high-quality access to the diverse range of subgraphs on The Graph Network. It allows you to query subgraphs easily and efficiently without needing to manage complex setups. The Gateway automatically selects the best-performing data providers to provide fast, reliable data, making it easy to integrate blockchain data into your application, just like using a regular API.

Key Benefits

The GraphOps Gateway is designed to provide seamless, high-quality access to the diverse range of subgraphs on The Graph Network.

By leveraging The Graph’s decentralized data market powered by distributed participants, our solution ensures that customers receive optimal performance that includes efficient query handling and data retrieval from the network.

• Hassle-Free Payment Handling: Easily manage and subsidize end-user query payments. Our Gateway handles all payment complexities, enabling a smooth integration while maintaining a trust-minimized setup behind the scenes.
• Dynamic Indexer Marketplace: The Gateway is backed by a competitive market of Indexers, all striving to deliver top-quality service. This ensures that your queries are always routed to the best-performing data providers.

How Does the GraphOps Subgraph Gateway Work?

When a developer submits a GraphQL query using an API key using our endpoint, the Gateway:

1. Authenticates the API key.
2. Based on performance metrics (e.g., reliability, speed), the Gateway automatically routes queries to the best available Indexers in The Graph Network, ensuring fast and reliable responses.

Pricing & Payment Methods

We understand that pricing is crucial for your integration strategy.

Pricing Structure Options

1. Usage-based Payments: Flexible, usage-based payments where you only pay for what you use, with the option to choose your preferred payment method.