How to Use The Graph for Data Indexing on Rootstock
Unlock the power of on-chain data with The Graph on Rootstock! In this episode of the Mastering Developer Tool Series, Olia from Rootstock Labs is joined by Marcus Rein from The Graph to guide you through setting up subgraphs, querying blockchain data, and optimizing your dApp performance on the Rootstock network — the first and longest-running EVM-compatible Bitcoin sidechain.
🔍 What you’ll learn:
• What makes Rootstock ideal for Web3 builders
• How data indexing works on Rootstock using The Graph
• Step-by-step demo on creating and deploying subgraphs
• Real use cases and best practices for decentralized data querying
📖 Resources:
• Rootstock Developer Docs: https://dev.rootstock.io/
The Graph: https://thegraph.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Rootstock and The Graph
03:52 Exploring The Graph's Features and APIs
09:11 Building Custom Subgraphs
15:08 Querying and Optimizing Data with GraphQL
22:19 Hands-on with Rootstock Smart Contracts
26:19 Introduction to Subgraph Studio
29:37 Building and Indexing Smart Contracts
34:36 Understanding Data Mapping and Handlers
40:34 Deploying the Subgraph
44:55 Best Practices for Subgraph Development
48:48 Engaging with the Graph Community