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What Is the ‘Front-Running’ Risk Associated with Oracle Updates?

A malicious entity sees a pending oracle price update and executes a trade or liquidation based on the future price before it is confirmed on-chain.
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What Is the ‘Front-Running’ Risk Associated with Oracle Updates?

Front-running risk occurs when a malicious entity sees an oracle price update pending on the blockchain and uses that information to execute a profitable trade or liquidation before the update is officially confirmed. This is a common risk in DeFi, where transaction order can be manipulated by miners or validators.

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Explain the Term “Front-Running” in the Context of Oracle Updates for Derivatives
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How Does the “Front-Running” Issue Manifest Differently in AMMs versus CLOBs?

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