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# Custom Oracle

Rifts Protocol stands apart from typical DeFi platforms by addressing core vulnerabilities in most liquidity and synthetic asset systems—oracle lag, manipulation exploits, and low-volume vulnerabilities.

#### Self-Updating Oracle System

Unlike protocols that rely on outdated or external oracles, Rifts Protocol features a self-adjusting oracle mechanism that: \
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— Updates based on both time and volume thresholds

— Prevents price drift during periods of low trading activity

— Ensures that Pool values remain accurate, even without constant user input

This protects pool creators from losses due to underpriced redemptions or arbitrage based on stale pricing data.