What Type of Data, besides Price, Might an Oracle Provide for a Derivative Contract?

Oracles can provide a variety of data necessary for complex derivatives. This includes volatility indices (e.g.

VIX for crypto), interest rates, settlement data for real-world assets, or even weather data for insurance derivatives. Any external information needed to determine the contract's outcome must be fed in securely by an oracle.

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