Oracle
Blockchain InfrastructureUpdated: October 15, 2025
Also known as: Blockchain Oracle, Price Oracle, Data Oracle
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A service that feeds real-world data to blockchain smart contracts
A service that feeds real-world data to blockchain smart contracts.
Oracles solve the "oracle problem" - blockchains can't natively access external data. Oracles act as bridges, providing smart contracts with information like prices, weather data, or sports scores needed for execution.