In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Nick Hansen, team lead at The Graph Foundation, an indexing protocol for organizing blockchain data. Together, they unpack The Graph’s mission to become the “Google of blockchains,” and discuss why decentralized indexing matters more than ever.
What you’ll learn:
- How The Graph is working to solve the critical read-write problem in blockchain data accessibility
- Why decentralized indexing provides crucial advantages over centralized alternatives for dApp development
- The evolution of foundation leadership from zero-to-one pioneers to professional operational expertise
- How content creation and community building can create career opportunities in Web3
- Why blockchain infrastructure projects must balance technical innovation with institutional adoption
- The framework for evaluating when decentralization matters most in technical infrastructure
- How The Graph is preparing for the convergence of AI and blockchain data through knowledge graphs
- And much more!
Nick Hansen is the team lead at The Graph Foundation, where he stewards the development and growth of The Graph, an indexing protocol for organizing blockchain data. With a diverse background spanning traditional finance, marketing, radio broadcasting, and education, Hansen brings a unique perspective to blockchain infrastructure development. Prior to his current role, he created and hosted the GRT IQ podcast, conducting over 200 interviews with key figures in The Graph ecosystem, which led to his transition into a leadership position at the foundation.
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