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What Is the Function of a ‘Data Provider’ within a DON?

The external source (e.g. API, exchange) that supplies the raw, off-chain information to the Oracle nodes.
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What Is the Function of a ‘Data Provider’ within a DON?

A Data Provider is the source of the off-chain information that the Oracle nodes retrieve. These can be centralized exchanges, financial data APIs, or other reputable sources.

In a DON, multiple Data Providers are used to ensure data redundancy. The Oracle nodes fetch data from these providers and submit it to the smart contract for aggregation.

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