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# Pricing Data & Oracles

**Carbon uses a competitive Solver network to deliver accurate, real-time pricing, sourced from across the market, not a single feed.**

Unlike traditional exchanges that rely on one pricing source, Solvers on Carbon pull data from multiple places: CEXs, DEXs, and OTC venues, to offer the most competitive quotes and best execution.

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### <mark style="color:$info;">How Carbon Gets Pricing Data</mark>

* **Solver-Driven Quotes**\
  Solvers continuously stream quotes to Carbon, sourcing pricing from multiple venues to reflect real market conditions.
* **Competitive Accuracy**\
  Solvers compete to offer the best quotes, creating a pricing environment driven by market efficiency, not manipulation.

### <mark style="color:$info;">The Role of Oracles</mark>

* **Dispute Resolution**\
  Oracles step in only when needed, to resolve price disputes or edge cases where pricing deviation occurs.
* **Liquidation Triggers & Risk Monitoring**\
  Oracles evaluate account health and collateral. If margin requirements aren’t met, liquidation is triggered via a neutral third party.

### <mark style="color:$info;">Why This Matters</mark>

* **Accurate Pricing**\
  Solver competition ensures you always get the most reliable quotes.
* **Fair Liquidation Process**\
  Oracles act independently, protecting traders from unfair liquidations.
* **Fast & Efficient Execution**\
  Solver-sourced quotes mean low slippage, minimal latency, and better trade outcomes.


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