Sameer Dewan, FanDuel, Senior Software Engineer

This talk, titled "The Oracle Revolution: Bigger than Blockchain," dives into the crucial yet often under-appreciated role of decentralized oracle networks, like Chainlink, in the blockchain ecosystem. It argues that while blockchain technology has been revolutionary in creating immutable ledgers and enabling smart contracts, the true power and potential of these innovations hinge on the quality of data they process. Oracle networks bridge the gap between the off-chain world and blockchain's on-chain reality, performing tasks beyond the reach of blockchain alone, such as accessing real-time data, scheduling events, and generating random numbers. By focusing on how data is the arbiter of all decisions made on the blockchain, this talk posits that decentralized oracle networks are not just an extension of blockchain technology but are foundational to its future development and application. The presentation aims to shift the perspective on what truly powers blockchain's potential and why the data provided by oracle networks might be more significant than the blockchain itself.