Core teams within the ecosystem were recently asked by the community of The Graph to resolve a specific issue regarding the economic model of the protocol. Throughout 2025, 15.2% of indexing rewards were distributed to Indexers who processed very few, if any, queries.
The introduction of the Rewards Eligibility Oracle effectively solves this discrepancy. By examining the actual queries handled by every Indexer, this system restricts renewed eligibility exclusively to active participants who continue to perform the required tasks. While the total issuance stays exactly the same, this enhanced allocation guarantees that compensation goes directly to those genuinely providing value.
The introduction of the Rewards Eligibility Oracle effectively solves this discrepancy. By examining the actual queries handled by every Indexer, this system restricts renewed eligibility exclusively to active participants who continue to perform the required tasks. While the total issuance stays exactly the same, this enhanced allocation guarantees that compensation goes directly to those genuinely providing value.