Why Google Cloud’s Pinned Feature for BigQuery Public Datasets Matters
Google Cloud added a pinned feature to BigQuery public datasets. It lets users prioritize high-value ones for faster access. Recent additions like Hedera show why this helps developers and analysts.
Hedera Joins the Lineup
Hedera network data is now live in BigQuery public datasets. Developers can query its full transaction history right alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche, Polkadot, Tron, and others. Bitcoinist reports this came from a collaborative push by the Hedera Foundation, Ariane Labs, and Hedera engineers—not Google. They open-sourced ETL scripts too, so the community keeps it updated with network changes.
The TradingView news piece notes Hedera uses hashgraph consensus for speed and scalability, processing thousands of transactions per second. No need to run your own indexing—query execution fees, HTS tokens, NFTs, smart contracts, and DeFi activity across chains with standard SQL.
The Real Value for Users
Pinning beats digging through public options or hitting shared limits for datasets like this. Pin Hedera or others to your project. Bitcoinist points out it slots into existing pipelines for BI dashboards and audits, side-by-side with major chains. Hedera’s been on Google Cloud’s radar since 2020, when they joined its council and ran a node.
- Query cross-chain data without custom setups.
- Compare networks directly: fees, tokens, activity.
- HBAR rose 3.8% in 24 hours after the news, trading at $0.188 (Bitcoinist).
This setup improves interoperability and cuts time on analytics. Pinning keeps key public datasets ready to use.
