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Oracles are the bridge between off‑chain data and on‑chain logic. In smart contracts and DeFi, they supply price feeds, event triggers, and randomness—essential for lending, derivatives, and NFT minting. Trustworthy oracles like Chainlink use multi‑signer and fraud‑proof designs, while newer VRF tech ensures true randomness. The reliability of oracles directly shapes DeFi’s security and adoption.