RedStone's Atom Oracle Enables Instant DeFi Liquidations and Native MEV Capture

RedStone, a blockchain oracle provider, has introduced Atom, a real-time oracle designed to revolutionize liquidation mechanics and automate miner-extractable value (MEV) capture in decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols. By leveraging FastLane Labs’ Atlas execution abstraction protocol, Atom enables instantaneous price updates and on-chain liquidations, addressing inefficiencies in traditional "push" oracle systems that rely on periodic or threshold-based updates [3]. This innovation allows liquidators to trigger price checks at every opportunity, mitigating delays and losses during volatile market conditions [3].

The product introduces a new DeFi primitive by integrating MEV capture directly into the oracle layer, routing value to protocols rather than third parties. This shift allows protocols to reinvest recovered value into revenue, yield enhancements, or borrower incentives, effectively reducing reliance on external validators or block builders for liquidation execution [3][6]. Traditional models often see MEV leakage to validators exploiting oracle lags, but Atom’s atomic MEV auctions—enabled by Atlas—route bids for liquidation rights to the winning bidder on-chain [3].

Redstone co-founder Marcin Kaźmierczak emphasized that Atom redefines liquidation dynamics, empowering protocols to control how MEV is distributed. By eliminating third-party profiteering, protocols can enhance capital efficiency, increase loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, and improve risk-adjusted returns for participants [3]. The solution operates across all Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains without requiring off-chain infrastructure, positioning it as a modular tool for next-generation DeFi platforms [3][10].

Traditional DeFi lending protocols have relied on cautious risk parameters—such as lower LTVs and higher liquidation thresholds—to compensate for oracle latency, inadvertently stifling capital utilization [3]. Atom’s zero-latency updates and native MEV capture aim to dissolve these constraints, enabling protocols to operate with greater flexibility while maintaining security [10]. The product’s architecture also automates reinvestment cycles, directing captured MEV toward protocol-specific goals like reduced interest rates or fee structures [6].

The launch marks a strategic pivot for Redstone, which previously provided cross-chain data feeds. By embedding MEV management into its oracle layer, the firm positions itself as a leader in DeFi infrastructure innovation [7].

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