API3 Launches Managed Data Feed Services on Polygon zkEVM

Blockchain oracle provider API3 has announced that it is launching a new data feed service suite for Polygon zkEVM, designed from a new push oracle solution that’s centered around first-party architecture.

According to a press release shared to CryptoDaily by API3, the new solution allows DeFi protocols that currently use push oracles on other EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) chains to seamlessly migrate to Polygon zkEVM, hence functioning as both an onboarding and integration solution.

Polygon zkEVM, which has built its reputation around the utilization of zero-knowledge proofs and EVM equivalence, has taken a strategic step by incorporating managed decentralized data feeds (dAPIs) from the API3 Market. The rise of such a managed data feed service highlights the sustained DeFi appetite, a sector where the Total Value Locked (TVL) reportedly spans tens of billions.

The API3 Model

API3’s model contrasts with traditional third-party oracle mechanisms, focusing instead on a first-party architecture. The novel approach of sourcing data directly and (in a manner that is) cryptographicallyy-backed pushes the boundaries of data transparency in the space.

API3’s push oracle solution potentially offers remedies to such issues, advocating for a comprehensive, transparent, and possibly more efficient data sourcing model. The key differentiation (it appears) is with how API3 emphasizes first-party oracles, ensuring data is sourced directly, with increased traceability and data integrity.

With DeFi’s dynamic evolution, the integration and management of oracle services via a DAO become increasingly relevant. Platforms like QuickSwap Perps, Dovish, and MantisSwap have pivoted to embrace dAPIs, signifying a recognition of the potential security and operational advantages these decentralized data feeds might bring. Tropykus, which has roots in AAVE V2, rapidly embraced dAPIs for its framework and subsequently debuted on Polygon zkEVM. Such an integration showcases the flexibility and potential benefits of dAPIs for emerging platforms.

Jack Melnick, Head of DeFi BD at Polygon Labs, provided insights on this alliance:

“It’s very exciting to see API3 deploying on Polygon zkEVM, enhancing the DeFi ecosystem with an innovative push oracle solution. The integration of managed dAPIs with Polygon’s scalable infrastructure marks a significant step towards a more transparent and secure future for decentralized finance.”

API3’s Market space also helps provide an avenue for developers to interact with dAPIs, a potential game-changer in how dApps leverage real-time market data. This collaboration might signal an industry shift, emphasizing more secure, transparent, and efficient data management methods.

Some Comparisons

In comparison to alternatives like Chainlink and Pyth, which have been noted for their relatively high fees and questions around transparency, API3’s dAPI stands out. It offers builders an opportunity to tap into decentralized data feeds from multiple sources, all facilitated by first-party oracle nodes integrated with native-chain aggregation. This not only positions API3 distinctly in the market but also sets a potential new standard for oracle transparency and efficiency.

This new Managed dAPI service addresses several operational challenges developers face, such as the complexities of gas management, rourtine maintenance, and continuous monitoring. The service is not just a conceptual offering; it’s already in operation. Developers on the Polygon zkEVM platform, who previously relied on self-funded data feeds, can now seamlessly integrate aggregated data streams directly from other eminent data providers.

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