# The Graph (GRT) — machine-readable summary

> FORTUNA SIGNAL · FORA-01 evidence dossier · Researched 2026-09-15 · https://ron-delhaye-studios.github.io/fortuna-signal-live/tokens/grt.html

## Definition
The Graph is a decentralized protocol for indexing, caching, and querying data from blockchains and decentralized storage networks via GraphQL. It aims to let anyone access blockchain data without relying on trusted centralized services.

## What the holder owns (FORA-01 Q1)
GRT is The Graph's utility work token: indexers stake it to index subgraphs and serve queries, curators signal subgraphs by staking it, delegators delegate it to indexers for a share of fees, and data consumers pay query fees in GRT. It confers no ownership or asset claim.

## Verification verdict
Class C (Class C) — FORA-01 scale: verification, not a quality ranking.
q1 VERIFIED · q2 VERIFIED · q3 VERIFIED · q4 VERIFIED · q5 UNVERIFIED

## Plain-language utility
Pays for data indexing on The Graph network.

## Key risks & notes
The 2018-era design may differ from the live network. Indexing correctness and slashing risk fall on indexers. Token inflation and curation economics depend on sustained query demand. It competes with centralized and emerging decentralized data infrastructure.

## Primary source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/graphprotocol/research/master/papers/whitepaper/the-graph-whitepaper.pdf

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