Data Feed Consensus

Data feed consensus is the process by which multiple oracle nodes agree on the price of an asset before that value is accepted by a smart contract. This ensures that the data is accurate and not influenced by a single malicious or malfunctioning node.

It is a foundational element of protocol physics, as it creates a reliable link between off-chain reality and on-chain logic. By using techniques like medianization or cryptographic signatures, the network achieves a high level of security.

This consensus is the primary defense against oracle deviation and the subsequent risks of incorrect contract settlement.