What are the applications of Oracles?
Oracles serve as a bridge connecting the real world off-chain with DeFi projects, supply chain management, gaming, insurance, and more on the market. Here are some examples of data instances where oracles might interact with DApps:
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Data from capital markets, such as tokenized assets or stock prices.
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Geographical data for tracking progress in supply chains.
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Verification needed for insurance contracts.
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Sports outcomes for betting markets.
Additionally, oracles can be used in various other scenarios:
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Weather data for agricultural contracts or derivatives.
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Real estate prices for property-related financial instruments.
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Flight or shipping delays information for travel and logistics insurance.
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Political events or election results for prediction markets.
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Consumer price indices for adjusting the value of stablecoins or other financial instruments.
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Crowdsourced information for decentralized decision-making or governance systems.
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Personal identity verification for accessing restricted services or areas.