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Interoperable Oracle

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Pronunciation
[in-ter-op-er-uh-buhl awr-uh-kl]
Analogy
Like a syndicated news service that publishes the same verified report to newspapers in different countries simultaneously.
Definition
An oracle service designed to deliver the same authenticated data feed—such as price oracles or randomness—to multiple blockchain networks via standardized interfaces and proof verification mechanisms.
Key Points Intro
Interoperable oracles provide unified, secure data feeds across heterogeneous blockchains.
Key Points

Multi‑chain adapters: On-chain contracts for each target network.

Threshold signatures: Single signed payload verified everywhere.

Standard API: Consistent methods (`getPrice()`, `verify()`).

Synchronization: Ensures minimal drift across chains.

Example
Chainlink Cross-Chain Feeds publish BTC/USD prices on Ethereum, BSC, and Avalanche with a single threshold-signed update.
Technical Deep Dive
Oracle nodes fetch off-chain data, aggregate via median or weighted schemes, then generate a threshold ECDSA signature on the data packet. Relayer contracts on each chain verify the signature and update the on-chain oracle state via a uniform `updateFeed(bytes payload, bytes sig)` interface.
Security Warning
Compromise of a signature threshold can corrupt data across all chains; enforce node diversity and slashing conditions.
Caveat
Network finality differences can cause slight timing inconsistencies in data availability.

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