2025-12-26 15:21:12

Smart contracts have an absolute advantage — once deployed on the chain, the code executes flawlessly, without a single error. But there's a fundamental flaw they can't overcome: contracts have no eyes.

They can't tell if the game results actually occurred, can't distinguish whether prices have been manipulated, and don't know if cross-border logistics have truly completed delivery. This is why oracles exist. Projects like APRO are trying to change this game rule.

The core logic is simple: data on the chain is often "dirty." Multiple data sources frequently conflict, some information is outdated, and during sharp market fluctuations, certain signals can even become completely distorted in a short period. This chaotic state is precisely where the risk lies.

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FlashLoanLarry

· 14h ago

nah look, the oracle problem is basically just a fancy way of saying "garbage in, garbage out" right? seen too many protocols get rekt because they thought stacking data sources = solved. spoiler: it doesn't. dirty data stays dirty, just with more sources now lmao

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MoonWaterDroplets

· 14h ago

The metaphor of a contract having no eyes is brilliant, but honestly, whether or not oracles are reliable is the key. There are too many instances of data sources conflicting; can APRO really solve this problem? I remain skeptical. On-chain data is extremely dirty, slippage and fees are all eaten up, and you still have to gamble that it isn't manipulated. Contracts don't lie, but data can—this is the real pitfall. If oracles can truly handle information delays, then they are valuable. For now, let's just watch and see.

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DaoResearcher

· 14h ago

From a data performance perspective, the reliability of oracles is essentially a game theory equilibrium problem, and conflicts among multi-source data cannot be fundamentally resolved. It is worth noting that the root cause of on-chain signal distortion lies in the flaws of the incentive mechanism, which requires governance proposals to address. Contracts are indeed "blind," but oracles are not smart either; this matter is not that simple. According to the logic of the white paper, APRO needs to first solve the incentive incompatibility issue in Token economics to break the deadlock. The two major flaws, lag and distortion, if the assumptions hold, are basically insurmountable hurdles in oracle design.

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