Oracle

Infrastructure

Service that brings external data and events on-chain.

Oracles fetch, verify, and relay real world data for smart contracts. Designs range from single providers to decentralized networks with many nodes and sources.

Frequently asked questions

  • What makes oracles trustworthy?
    Decentralized node sets, data aggregation, clear update rules, and auditability.
  • Can oracles push and pull data?
    Yes. Some push periodic updates, others respond to on chain requests. Choose based on your app.
  • How do I handle stale data?
    Add sanity checks, timestamps, and circuit breakers in your contracts.