Token Description & Project Background

The Graph is an indexing protocol used to query data from public networks such as the Ethereum blockchain and the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS). 

The protocol gives users the ability to build and publish their own unique application programming interface (API) known as a “subgraph.” These subgraphs are used to retrieve blockchain data. The indexers validate information on the protocol by performing indexing and query services for specific subgraphs. 

GRT is the Graph network’s native (ERC-20) token. It’s used to incentivize a decentralized collective of computer (node) operators, called “indexers,” to process queries, stakeing GRTs along the way.

The Graph was founded in 2017 by American entrepreneur Yaniv Tal.

Tal graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California in 2010.

In February 2013, Yaniv Tal founded TapSavvy, where he served as the CEO. In September 2016, Yaniv Tal founded Workflo, Inc. in San Francisco and assumed the role of CEO.

Risks of GRT

Like an investment in other crypto assets, there are some general risks to investing in GRT. These include:  (i) volatility risk and liquidity risk, (ii) short history risk, (iii) demand risk, (iv) forking risk, (v) code defects, (vi) regulatory risk, (vii) electronic trading risk, and (viii) cyber security risk. For additional information of these and other general risks associated with crypto assets and Uphold’s platform, please refer to the Risks Specific to Holding Digital Assets statement.

In addition to these general risks, an investment in GRT is subject to the following specific risks:

• Any potential success associated with GRT depends on The Graph’s continued adoption by decentralized applications on the Ethereum network. 

We emphasize that this Crypto Asset Statement is not an exhaustive description or summary of all risks associated with GRT. Investors should conduct their own research and perform their own assessment before trading any crypto asset to determine the appropriate level of risk for their personal circumstances.

The GRT community and its founding team are not under any legal or regulatory obligation to disclose material information to the public regarding its activities. Holders of GRT have no recourse to the GRT community, The Graph’s founding team, or Uphold if GRT declines in value for any reason.

Changes to applicable law may adversely affect the use, transfer, exchange, or value of any of your crypto assets, and such changes may be sudden and without notice.

Uphold’s Evaluation Process

Prior to listing GRT on the Uphold Platform, Uphold performed due diligence on GRT and determined that GRT is unlikely to be a security or derivative under relevant securities legislation. Uphold’s analysis including reviewing publicly available information on the following: 

• The creation, governance, usage, and design of GRT, including ensuring the source code is open-source, audited and peer reviewed, security, and roadmap for growth in the developer community. 
• The supply, demand, maturity, utility, and liquidity of GRT.
• Any marketing materials put forward by the GRT social team including on, Twitter, Medium blog, LinkedIn posts, Discord and Telegram channels.
• Material technical risks associated with GRT, including any code defects, security breaches and other threats concerning GRT and its supporting blockchain (such as the susceptibility to hacking and impact of forking), or the practices and protocols that apply to them.
• Legal and regulatory risks associated with GRT, including any pending, potential, or prior civil, regulatory, criminal, or enforcement action relating to the issuance, distribution, or use of GRT. 

General

Uphold has prepared this Crypto Asset Statement based on publicly available information. Although Uphold has taken steps to obtain information from apparently reliable sources, information contained in this Crypto Asset Statement may be inaccurate, incomplete or out-of-date. This overview is a starting point for you to perform your own research prior to investing in a crypto asset.

Uphold users should read the Risks Specific To Holding Digital Assets statement for additional discussion of general risks associated with crypto assets made available through the Uphold platform.  

Canadian residents, please note that Uphold has filed an application for registration in certain Canadian jurisdictions but has not yet obtained registration. Until such time as Uphold obtains registration, Uphold has agreed to abide by the terms of an undertaking available at the following link. Please also review the Uphold Canada – Crypto Risk Statement for additional discussion of general risks associated with the crypto assets made available through Uphold Platform. Please be aware that statutory rights of action for damages or rescission in section 130.1 of the Securities Act (Ontario) and, if applicable, similar statutory rights under securities legislation in the other provinces and territories of Canada do not apply in respect of this Crypto Asset Statement or other disclosures on the Uphold website and Risks Specific To Holding Digital Assets statement. 

Last updated on June 21, 2023.