The Graph Launches Sunrise Upgrade Program, Offering Up to 4M GRT for Participants

San Francisco — The Graph Foundation, stewards of core developers of The Graph Network, launches the Sunrise Upgrade Program today, aiming to democratize data access through a range of on and off-chain activities rewarding participants with GRT tokens.

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The Graph, renowned as the pioneer decentralized data marketplace, standardizes subgraphs as the method for indexing and accessing blockchain data across 50+ blockchains. The Sunrise Upgrade Program, fueled by community engagement, features missions encompassing both technical and non-technical tasks, from content creation to network contributions.

CEO of Edge & Node, Tegan Kline, emphasized the program's inclusivity, stating:
"The Graph seeks to liberate data amidst monopolies and centralized entities. The Sunrise Upgrade Program invites individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our mission of data democratization. We welcome participation across various skills, from writing and marketing to engineering."

CEO of Edge & Node, Tegan Kline
The Sunrise Upgrade Program comprises two tracks:

Web3 Visionary Track: Focuses on expanding The Graph ecosystem's reach by educating about The Graph Network, promoting data autonomy, and creating content across social channels.
Web3 Builder Track: Encourages participants to champion data sovereignty by upgrading hosted service subgraphs to The Graph Network, querying existing subgraphs, assisting others in querying the network, and providing example code.

The program spans six weeks from May 2 to June 20, featuring multiple mission releases with varying requirements and deadlines. Participants can expect rewards based on the completion of tasks, with detailed reward ranges outlined on the program's page.

The Graph's Sunrise of Decentralized Data initiative, the backbone of the program, facilitates the seamless migration of subgraphs to The Graph Network, unlocking new use cases and data services outlined in The Graph's New Era roadmap.

The program's application window opens on April 30. For eligibility and sign-up details, visit the official program page.

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About The Graph

The Graph serves as the decentralized internet's data and information source, offering indexing and access to blockchain data through subgraphs. Since its inception in 2018, developers across 45+ blockchains have leveraged The Graph to build subgraphs for various decentralized applications.

For more information, visit https://thegraph.com/

About The Graph Foundation

Overseen by The Graph Council, The Graph Foundation fosters growth for The Graph Network, collaborating with core development teams, community DAOs, and ecosystem contributors to realize The Graph's vision.