Updated: 2026-06-28 · Author: HiYesNo Editorial Team

UMA Oracle Protocol 2025 Updates

The UMA protocol released important updates in 2025 that further optimize the market settlement mechanisms HiYesNo relies on.

Core Updates

• Dispute window reduced from 48 to 24 hours, accelerating dispute resolution
• UMA token staking requirements adjusted to improve economic security of result proposals
• New multi-source verification mechanism: supports simultaneous referencing of multiple authoritative data sources for settlement

Impact on HiYesNo Settlement

• Faster dispute resolution: most disputed markets can be adjudicated within 24 to 48 hours
• Improved settlement accuracy: multi-source verification reduces single-point error risk
• Enhanced economic security: higher cost for malicious proposals incentivizes honest reporting

HiYesNo Adaptation

HiYesNo contracts have been upgraded to be compatible with the new UMA protocol version. Existing users experience no interruption, and unsettled markets will continue to settle as planned.