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# Variational Oracle

The Variational Oracle sources prices and market information for all assets supported by the Variational Protocol. 

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The oracle works by streaming a variety of different real-time data feeds for each listed market, using a weighted combination of prices on different exchanges. Having a customizable, in-house oracle allows Variational to support new assets quickly, and (in the future) list exotic and novel markets.


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