Tegan Kline Appointed as CEO of Edge & Node, Paving the Way for the Future of The Graph Network

By Lidia Yadlos

Edge & Node, the esteemed Web3-focused software development company founded by the core protocol team behind The Graph, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tegan Kline as its new Chief Executive Officer. In her expanded role, Kline will spearhead the advancement of decentralized data indexing and propel The Graph Network into a new era, facilitating seamless accessibility of the data protocol for developers and users worldwide.

Tegan Kline, a Co-founder of Edge & Node, previously served as the Chief Business Officer and played a pivotal role in the initial team working on The Graph. This groundbreaking indexing and query protocol revolutionizes the organization and accessibility of blockchain data, akin to how Google transforms data on the web. 

With her deep understanding of the Web3 landscape, Kline has been instrumental in driving the growth, adoption, and commercialization of The Graph's technologies.

Transformative Achievements at The Graph

During her impressive tenure as The Graph's Chief Business Officer, Kline successfully propelled the growth of The Graph's hosted service, making it one of the most utilized pieces of infrastructure in the Web3 ecosystem. 

Currently serving an average of 1.4 billion queries per day for over 91,000 developers, The Graph's hosted service has become an essential resource for millions of users worldwide. 

Kline's visionary leadership also led to the launch of The Graph's decentralized network, along with its Indexer & Curator programs, solidifying The Graph's position as a leading query protocol.

A New Era for The Graph

As CEO, Tegan Kline enters an exciting new era for The Graph, marked by a heightened emphasis on customer experience and network adoption. While The Graph has already established itself as a leading query protocol, Kline aims to streamline and simplify data indexing for users and developers, placing a renewed focus on client experience and user interface.

By prioritizing accessibility and usability, Kline seeks to revolutionize the way data indexing is approached, empowering users and developers alike.

In her new role, Kline embraces the mission to decentralize the internet and empower individuals worldwide. 

Kline aims to lay the foundation for a decentralized internet that 'prioritizes users' over massive corporations & centralized entities. 

Kline expresses her enthusiasm for supporting and expanding the capabilities of The Graph Network, as well as liberating data from centralized points of failure. Together, they are reshaping not only internet usage but also societal coordination at scale.

A Web3 Advocate & Accomplished Leader

Beyond her role at Edge & Node, Tegan Kline is a highly regarded Web3 advocate, encouraging blockchain adoption in the traditional financial sector. Drawing from her experience as a former Wall Street Investment Banker at Barclays and Bank of America, Kline understands the transformative power of decentralized information. 

Her passion for digital freedom on an open internet emerged during her involvement with an A16z and Sequoia backed blockchain project.

Kline's remarkable achievements include launching three unicorns throughout her career. 

Recognized as part of Forbes' 30 Under 30 Class of 2022 and listed on The Information's 30 Most Powerful in Crypto, she has solidified her position as a global thought leader. Her expertise is sought after at renowned industry conferences, including Web Summit, SALT, and EthDenver.

Additionally, Kline co-hosts The Defiant, a top podcast in the crypto space, and passionately leads Crypto Underground, the longest-standing crypto event in San Francisco.

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Tegan Kline Appointed as CEO of Edge & Node, Paving the Way for the Future of The Graph Network