What does “oracle” mean in blockchain?
First, the definition: In 2023, Chainlink launched the cross-chain interoperability protocol CCIP, which is used to transfer messages and tokens between different blockchains.
Why this is needed: Smart contracts on blockchains cannot actively access internet data. Oracles bring external data onto the blockchain—this is what’s commonly known as the “oracle problem.”
$LINK is the token of the Chainlink network, used to pay for oracle services.
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