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Optimistic Oracle

An optimistic oracle is a system that helps verify data accuracy by allowing disputes or arbitration if there are disagreements. Unlike a price-feed oracle, which depends on multiple nodes to provide consistent price information on the blockchain, an optimistic oracle focuses on resolving conflicts to ensure the right data is used.

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