The Enterprise DLT Oracle Challenge

The report explains the "oracle problem" for enterprise blockchain deployments: smart contracts cannot access external real-world data directly, and decentralized oracle networks often fail enterprise requirements around liability, privacy, and latency. It recommends enterprise-suitable approaches — first-party oracles, TLS attestation/zero-knowledge proofs (e.g., DECO), and trusted execution environments (TEEs) — and emphasizes that oracle integration is a critical attack surface requiring the same security rigor as smart contract code; it also offers CertiK's audit and penetration testing services for assessing these integrations.