> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://arkslabs.gitbook.io/arks/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://arkslabs.gitbook.io/arks/how-arks-works/oracle.md). # Oracle We are collaborating with a world-class team to develop an oracle based on real-world assets, which will enhance the verifiability of on-chain data. In the ARKS project, an oracle is a technology used to obtain external data and inject it into smart contracts. Oracles are third-party services based on trust that can provide information and data sources related to the target market. In the ARKS economic model, oracles are used to determine important factors such as the exchange rate and other asset parameters of USDT, which are crucial for the normal operation of the lending agreement. By using oracles, the accuracy and verifiability of this data can be ensured, allowing users to participate in the decentralized finance field with confidence. To protect the security and reliability of oracles, ARKS uses a strategy of multiple oracles. This increases the robustness of the system and prevents single points of failure. Additionally, ARKS uses cryptographic techniques to protect oracles from malicious attacks. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://arkslabs.gitbook.io/arks/how-arks-works/oracle.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.