# What are Oracles? 

By [Manav :](https://paragraph.com/@manav-3) · 2024-08-28

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So what exactly is Oracle?

Let me answer that question!

Oracles in Web3 are like bridges that connect blockchain smart contracts with real-world data. Without oracles, blockchains would remain isolated from external events, limiting their capabilities.

They enable smart contracts to interact with the outside world, making them more powerful and useful!

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*Originally published on [Manav :](https://paragraph.com/@manav-3/what-are-oracles)*