Oracles bridge the gap between blockchain systems and the external world, enabling smart contracts to interact with off-chain data sources. By connecting blockchains to external systems, oracles provide the crucial capability for smart contracts to execute based on real-world inputs, such as market prices, weather data, or random number generation.
Metis is integrated with leading Oracle providers to ensure developers have reliable and secure access to external data. Below is an overview of the Oracle providers supported within the Metis ecosystem:
Data Accessibility: Fetch and use off-chain data for your on-chain applications (e.g., asset prices, weather conditions, random numbers).
Decentralization: Ensures that data sources and their delivery are decentralized to avoid single points of failure.
Automation: Enable dynamic execution of smart contracts based on real-time data feeds.
Metis partners with several Oracle providers, each bringing unique strengths and capabilities to the platform. These providers integrate seamlessly with the Metis Layer 2 ecosystem:
1. DIA
Description: DIA (Decentralized Information Asset) is an open-source Oracle platform providing transparent and tamper-proof data feeds.
Use Cases: Ideal for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, including price feeds and financial market data.
Documentation: DIA Integration Guide
2. Witnet
Description: Witnet is a decentralized Oracle network specializing in delivering trustless, tamper-proof data feeds.
Use Cases: Particularly suitable for prediction markets, insurance, and dynamic NFTs.
Documentation: Witnet Documentation
3. API3 QRNG
Description: API3 enables developers to access real-world data directly through first-party oracles.
Use Cases: Essential for gaming, lotteries, and other applications requiring randomness.
Documentation: API3 Guide
4. Chainlink
Description: Chainlink is the most widely used decentralized Oracle network, providing robust and reliable data feeds for blockchain ecosystems.
Use Cases: Supports a wide range of dApps, including price oracles, event data, and IoT integration.
Documentation: Chainlink Documentation