The Pyth Network: A Rising Power in the World of Pricing Oracles
The Pyth Network has quickly established itself as a major player in the world of pricing oracles, with $1.5 billion in total value secured (TVS) across 120 protocols. This places Pyth as the fourth-largest pricing oracle in the market, according to DeFiLlama. The network’s main competitor, Chainlink (LINK), currently boasts $14.7 billion in TVS, providing some context for Pyth’s standing in the industry.
Pyth’s approach to gathering pricing data sets it apart from its competitors. The network collects first-party pricing data from exchanges and institutional traders before transmitting that data to smart contracts. This method of data collection and distribution has cemented Pyth’s position as a reliable and efficient pricing oracle in the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi).
As the crypto industry continues to expand and evolve, the role of pricing oracles in facilitating reliable and secure data transmission will only become more critical. Pyth’s rapid growth and impressive TVS are a testament to the network’s capabilities and potential impact on the broader DeFi landscape.
References:
DeFiLlama: https://defillama.com/oracles
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