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What Is the Risk of an ‘Oracle’ Attack on a Decentralized Futures Platform?

An oracle attack occurs when the external data feed (the oracle) that provides the spot price to the decentralized platform is compromised or manipulated. If the oracle feeds a false price, the platform's smart contract could execute trades, liquidations, or settlements based on the incorrect price, leading to significant financial loss for users.

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