4.2 Commit-Reveal Resolution Process

Path Protocol uses a two-phase resolution mechanism to prevent oracle collusion and front-running:

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         Market Resolution Flow (Multi-Outcome)        
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Phase 1: COMMIT (24-48 hours)
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    ├─> Oracles submit hash(outcome_index + salt)
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    ├─> No one can see others' votes
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    ├─> Staking requirement enforced (e.g., 10,000 PATH)
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Phase 2: REVEAL (24-48 hours)
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    ├─> Oracles reveal outcome_index + salt
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    ├─> System verifies hash matches commitment
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    ├─> Invalid reveals = stake slashed
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Consensus Calculation
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    ├─> Weighted by oracle stake amount
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    ├─> Majority outcome wins (>50% stake)
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    ├─> Disagreeing oracles = potential slash
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Finalization OR Dispute
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    ├─> If consensus clear: market resolved
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    ├─> If contentious: dispute period opens
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    └─> Final resolution after dispute window