Thanks so much for your feedback and questions @pilar !
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What is the rationale for enabling indexing rewards as part of the chain activation process, even in the absence of adoption or query volume? This GIP does not address that specific point, so thanks for highlighting it. @Andrew_Clews posted an update to GIP-0057: Chain Integration Process this past month that addresses this question. Going forward, indexing rewards will be prioritized for chains and projects that demonstrate clear, sustained usage through consistent query volume and active developer engagement. This means that we won’t advance chains to Full Protocol Support unless they clearly meet—and can sustain—the required standards. With aligned standards across all phases of our process, the initial grace period after rewards activation gives chains time to demonstrate long-term viability. From there, the GIP above ensures that chains continue to meet the required standards and provides the network with a clear path to take action if those standards are no longer upheld. I hope this answers your question!
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For Stage 2, could you clarify who is responsible for tracking and publishing the metrics used to evaluate the ongoing criteria? Will this be handled by InfraDAO, The Graph Foundation, or another stakeholder? Would be also worth considering keeping Indexers updated of these metrics at IOH. Yes, InfraDAO is handling the data gathering and reporting for this effort at this time. I agree, we can also keep indexers upated on this at IOH.