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Week 9: Oracles and Data Feeds

Price oracles, the oracle problem, and data reliability

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--- ## Learning Objectives

1. Explain oracle mechanisms
2. Identify oracle attack vectors
3. Design oracle-resistant protocols
4. Evaluate oracle security

## Topics Covered

The oracle problem Chainlink architecture TWAP oracles Oracle manipulation attacks Decentralized oracle networks

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Oracle Analysis

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--- ## Required Readings

Paper	Authors	Year	Link
SoK: Oracles from the Ground Truth to Market Manipulation	Eskandari et al.	2021	Link

--- ## Reading Guide: Reading Guide: Oracle Security

2-3 hours Oracle mechanisms Price manipulation Security design

Comprehensive analysis of oracle mechanisms, security risks, and manipulation attacks.

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--- ## Exercise: Oracle Security Analysis

100 Points 3-4 hours medium

Analyze oracle mechanisms, identify attack vectors, and implement TWAP calculations.

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--- ## Discussion & Questions

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