Sui Unleashes GraphQL RPC and Indexer Beta—Supercharging Blockchain Data Access

Sui just dropped a game-changer for developers—GraphQL RPC and Indexer Beta are now live, slashing data bottlenecks and turbocharging on-chain queries.

Streamlined Data, Zero Compromises

Forget wrestling with clunky APIs. Sui’s GraphQL integration delivers structured, efficient data pulls—making everything from transaction history to smart contract analytics faster and cleaner.

Indexer Beta: Query Like a Pro

Need real-time insights? The Indexer Beta serves up rich, customizable data streams without the middleware mess. Build, analyze, and iterate—without begging centralized services for access.

Why This Matters Beyond Code

Faster data means sharper dApps, smoother DeFi, and happier users. And let’s be real—in a space where ‘APY’ sometimes stands for ‘Are You Probably Yanked?’—actual infrastructure upgrades beat hype every time.

Sui isn’t just keeping pace; it’s rewriting the rules. Data access shouldn’t be a privilege—it’s a right. Now go build something.

Sui has launched a public beta of its GraphQL RPC and General-purpose Indexer, marking a significant upgrade in blockchain data access. This new system is designed to simplify and empower developers' interaction with sui data, according to Sui Foundation.

A New Era in Blockchain Data Querying

The introduction of GraphQL RPC offers a high-level query language that enhances developer productivity. This release allows for more scalable and expressive tools, enabling developers, indexer operators, and data providers to interact with blockchain data more efficiently. Unlike traditional JSON-RPC, which is tailored for low-level interactions, GraphQL RPC is optimized for declarative queries, joins, relationships, and powerful filtering.

Advanced Features and Integration

The beta version includes a GraphQL RPC server with a typed schema over various blockchain elements like transactions and events. It also features a General-purpose Indexer that processes SUI checkpoints into a Postgres-compatible database, and connectivity to an Archival Service for historical data lookups. These components collectively reduce the need for custom indexers, facilitating easier development with Sui data.

Layered Data Access Approach

Sui's layered data stack begins with gRPC APIs, offering real-time streaming capabilities. Above this, the GraphQL RPC and Indexer provide structured access to onchain data, suitable for applications like wallets and explorers. Developers can further extend this stack using Custom Indexers for specific application or protocol logic.

Real-World Applications and Future Plans

Early adopters are already leveraging GraphQL RPC for more efficient data handling in wallets, dashboards, and explorers. The system's open API LAYER benefits both application teams and RPC providers. Looking ahead, Sui plans to introduce proper SDK support, performance benchmarking tools, and GraphQL subscriptions for real-time updates.

Building Custom Indexers

For teams requiring tailored data views, the updated Custom Indexer Framework offers the flexibility to create specific state mirrors and optimize data layout. This framework supports application-specific customizations, enhancing performance and storage efficiency.

Getting Started

Developers interested in exploring these new capabilities can access the GraphQL RPC and General-purpose Indexer documentation and test queries using available tools. Feedback is encouraged via GitHub as the stack progresses toward general availability.

• sui
• graphql
• blockchain
• data indexing