# oracle
Oracles are the eyes of blockchains; they send information from the outside world to the applications built on them
Projects
Pyth
Pyth Network is a platform that provides real-time market data for smart contracts on over 50 blockchains. It is supported by major financial institutions and offers data from crypto, equities, FX, and commodities markets. Pyth aims to supply accurate, low-latency data for decentralized applications (DApps), enhancing their functionality and reliability.
Articles
Blockchain Oracle Design Patterns
arxiv.org/abs/2106.09349
Foundational Oracle Patterns: Connecting Blockchain to the Off-chain World
arxiv.org/abs/2007.14946
A First Look into DeFi Oracles
arxiv.org/abs/2005.04377