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No, all infrastructure is operated by independent Indexers on The Graph Network, including the upgrade Indexer ([read more below](#what-is-an-upgrade-indexer)).

You can use the Subgraph Studio to create, test, and publish your subgraph. All hosted service users are encouraged to upgrade their subgraphs to The Graph Network. The upgrade Indexer ensures you can query your subgraph even without curation signal.
You can use the [Subgraph Studio](https://thegraph.com/studio/) to create, test, and publish your subgraph. All hosted service users are encouraged to upgrade their subgraphs to The Graph Network. The upgrade Indexer ensures you can query your subgraph even without curation signal.

Once your subgraph has reached adequate curation signal and other Indexers begin supporting it, the upgrade Indexer will gradually taper off, allowing other Indexers to collect indexing rewards and query fees.

### Should I host my own indexing infrastructure?

Running infrastructure for your own project is significantly more resource intensive when compared to using The Graph Network.
Running infrastructure for your own project is [significantly more resource intensive](/network/benefits/) when compared to using The Graph Network.

Additionally, The Graph Network is significantly more robust, reliable, and cost-efficient than anything provided by a single organization or team. Hundreds of independent Indexers around the world power The Graph Network, ensuring safety, security and redundancy.

That being said, if you’re still interested in running a Graph Node, consider joining The Graph Network as an Indexer to earn indexing rewards and query fees by serving data on your subgraph and others.
That being said, if you’re still interested in running a [Graph Node](https://github.com/graphprotocol/graph-node), consider joining The Graph Network [as an Indexer](https://thegraph.com/blog/how-to-become-indexer/) to earn indexing rewards and query fees by serving data on your subgraph and others.

### Should I use a centralized indexing provider?

If you are building in web2, you should. If you are building in web3, the moment you use a centralized indexing provider, you are giving them control of your dapp and data. The Graph’s decentralized network offers superior quality of service, reliability with unbeatable uptime thanks to node redundancy, as well as significantly lower costs, and you won’t be held hostage at the data layer.
If you are building in web2, you should. If you are building in web3, the moment you use a centralized indexing provider, you are giving them control of your dapp and data. The Graph’s decentralized network offers [superior quality of service](https://thegraph.com/blog/qos-the-graph-network/), reliability with unbeatable uptime thanks to node redundancy, as well as significantly [lower costs](/network/benefits/), and you won’t be held hostage at the data layer.

With The Graph Network, your subgraph is public and anyone can query it openly, which increases the usage and network effects of your dapp. With a centralized indexing solution, the subgraph is private to the centralized provider.

Here's a detailed breakdown of the benefits of The Graph over centralized hosting:

Resilience and Redundancy: Decentralized systems are inherently more robust and resilient due to their distributed nature. Data isn't stored on a single server or location. Instead, it's served by hundreds of independent Indexers around the globe. This reduces the risk of data loss or service interruptions if one node fails, leading to exceptional uptime (99.99%).

Quality of Service: In addition to the impressive uptime, The Graph Network features a ~106ms median query speed (latency), and higher query success rates compared to hosted alternatives. Read more in [this blog](https://thegraph.com/blog/qos-the-graph-network/).

Censorship Resistance: Centralized systems can become targets for censorship, either through regulatory pressures or network attacks. In contrast, decentralized systems, due to their dispersed architecture, are much harder to censor, ensuring continuous data availability.

Transparency and Trust: Decentralized systems operate openly, enabling anyone to independently verify the data. This transparency builds trust among network participants, as they can verify the system's integrity without relying on a central authority.

Just as you've chosen your blockchain network for its decentralized nature, security, and transparency, opting for The Graph Network is an extension of those same principles. By aligning your data infrastructure with these values, you ensure a cohesive, resilient, and trust-driven development environment.

### Will my hosted service subgraph be supported by the upgrade Indexer?

Yes, the upgrade Indexer will support all subgraphs published during the upgrade window.

However, some subgraphs may not be eligible for indexing rewards, and as a result, may have difficulty attracting further Indexers. For example, indexing rewards may not be available for subgraphs on certain chains. Members from these blockchain communities are encouraged to integrate their chain through the Chain Integration Process.
However, some subgraphs may not be eligible for indexing rewards, and as a result, may have difficulty attracting further Indexers. For example, indexing rewards may not be available for subgraphs on certain chains. Members from these blockchain communities are encouraged to integrate their chain through the [Chain Integration Process](/chain-integration-overview/).

## WHat is an upgrade Indexer?

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The upgrade Indexer will support chains that are currently only available on the hosted service. This will be inclusive of many of the hosted service subgraphs that have already been synced.

Find a comprehensive list of supported chains here.
Find a comprehensive list of supported chains [here](/developing/supported-networks/).

### Why is Edge & Node running the upgrade Indexer?

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All Indexers are welcome to sync subgraphs across chains (irrespective of indexing rewards status), including any of the same subgraphs that the upgrade Indexer will be syncing.

Indexers can also become upgrade Indexers as well. Use your Indexer operator wallet and request access to all hosted service subgraph data here.
Indexers can also become upgrade Indexers as well. Use your Indexer operator wallet and request access to all hosted service subgraph data [here](https://app.deform.cc/form/de2a6ca9-c787-4a63-a32b-14f3a5f1bc7d/).

### What are the criteria for the upgrade Indexer to stop supporting a subgraph?

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