Use of Oracles

Overview

Photon uses Oracles to obtain real-time price feeds necessary for executing accurate pricing of the minting and redemption of PBTC, risk management of delta-neutral positions, and overall system integrity.

The system is designed to apply real-time pricing data from multiple sources to ensure comprehensive coverage and reliability.

The primary sources of price feeds include:

  1. Centralized exchanges

  2. Pyth

  3. Oracle provider proposed and implemented by Photon governance

Key Functions of Price Feeds

  • Pricing Mint and Redeem Requests: Real-time data from Oracles is used to accurately price PBTC according to the exchange rate for mint and redeem requests based on current market conditions.

  • Risk Management: Oracles provide necessary data to manage and mitigate risks associated with delta-neutral positions held by the system.

Importance of Real-Time Data

The integrity of the PBTC ecosystem relies heavily on the accuracy and timeliness of the data provided by Oracles. Real-time price feeds ensure that:

  • Accurate Execution: All minting and redeeming activities are performed based on the most current market information.

  • Risk Mitigation: The system can swiftly respond to market changes and manage risks effectively.

  • Transparency and Trust: Users can trust that the pricing and risk management are based on reliable and up-to-date information.

Continuous Improvement

Photon Labs is committed to continually enhancing the resilience and integrity of its Oracle systems. The platform regularly evaluates new low-latency off-chain pricing services to further improve data accuracy and reliability.

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