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Pure Engine API-based Execution Client for Rollkit

Overview

This PR provides a complete reimplementation of the go-execution-evm package, with both code and documentation recreated from scratch. It implements the execution.Executor interface from the Rollkit feature/exec_api branch.

Resolves #7.
Resolves #9.
Fixes previously closed, but still broken: #3, #4, #5, #6.

Key Changes

  • Complete Reimplementation: Rebuilt the entire codebase and documentation to create a clean, efficient Engine API-based execution client
  • Rollkit Integration: Designed specifically to work with the feature/exec_api branch in Rollkit
  • Comprehensive Testing: Test suite verifies correct behavior by querying Reth using Eth API after each operation
  • Docker Integration: Docker Compose setup is used directly in unit tests, ensuring both the compose configuration and genesis files are properly tested

Technical Highlights

  • Implements a PureEngineClient that uses both Engine API and standard Ethereum JSON-RPC API
  • Maintains payload ID between calls for consistent block production
  • Requires proper post-merge hardfork configurations in genesis
  • Uses Docker-based setup with Reth for both development and testing

This implementation provides a clean, standards-compliant way to connect Rollkit to Ethereum execution clients.

Summary by CodeRabbit

  • Documentation

    • Updated product documentation with detailed sections on the new client implementation, genesis configuration, payload management, and API usage, including a refreshed deployment diagram.
  • New Features

    • Enhanced the execution client for more robust transaction processing and state management.
    • Updated blockchain genesis settings to ensure a more consistent chain initialization.
    • Streamlined container setup with a new service image and simplified initialization commands.
  • Chores

    • Removed legacy build targets and command-line interfaces to deliver a cleaner, more focused user experience.
    • Updated Go version and dependencies for improved compatibility and features.
    • Removed integration tests and mock implementations to refine the testing strategy.

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This pull request removes several CLI build and command targets from the Makefile and the evm-middleware command source, updates the genesis configuration and Docker Compose settings, and overhauls the execution client. The EngineAPIExecutionClient is renamed to PureEngineClient with updated method signatures and enhanced payload handling. Additionally, the README has been revised with new sections and a deployment diagram, and the test suite and module dependencies have been thoroughly updated.

Changes

File(s) Change Summary
Makefile Removed the build target, its associated rule for building the evm-middleware binary, and the hadolint command from the lint target.
README.md Added new sections: “PureEngineClient Implementation”, “Genesis Requirements”, “PayloadID Storage”, “Payload as First Transaction”, “How Eth API is Used”, and “Deployment Architecture” with an updated mermaid diagram.
cmd/evm-middleware/... (commands/root.go, commands/run.go, main.go) Removed the CLI entry points and commands for evm-middleware, including root command definitions, run command logic, and the main function.
docker/chain/genesis.json Modified blockchain configuration: removed existing timestamp values; added/modified parameters such as mergeNetsplitBlock, terminalTotalDifficulty, nonce, timestamp, extraData, gasLimit, difficulty, mixHash, coinbase, number, gasUsed, and baseFeePerGas.
docker/docker-compose.yml Updated the reth service: changed the image version from v1.1.1 to v1.2.1, removed several volume mounts and the initialization command, and reduced the verbosity level from -vvvvv to -vvvv.
execution.go Renamed EngineAPIExecutionClient to PureEngineClient with updated constructor and method signatures (InitChain, GetTxs, ExecuteTxs, SetFinal), added a payloadID field, and introduced a new helper method for block information retrieval.
execution_test.go Overhauled the testing suite by removing previous isolated unit tests and introducing an integrated TestEngineExecution along with new helper functions for end-to-end testing.
go.mod Updated the Go version from 1.22.8 to 1.24.0, removed the replace directive for github.com/rollkit/go-execution, added new dependencies, and updated several existing ones.
integration_test.go Removed the comprehensive integration tests for the execution client.
mocks_test.go Removed mock implementations for testing Ethereum engine and API interactions.

Sequence Diagram(s)

sequenceDiagram
    participant U as User
    participant P as PureEngineClient
    participant B as Blockchain Node
    U->>P: InitChain (initialize chain)
    P->>B: Request state root
    B-->>P: Return state root
    U->>P: GetTxs (retrieve transactions)
    P->>B: ExecuteTxs (process transactions)
    B-->>P: Return updated state
    U->>P: SetFinal (finalize block)
    P->>B: Finalize block processing
    B-->>P: Finalization confirmation
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Setup automated testing (7)
Implementation-specific unit tests (9) The PR does not ensure that all transactions from ExecuteTxs were executed or that blocks are finalized after SetFinal.

Possibly related PRs

  • fix: Height Synchronization and Transaction Handling #19: The changes in the main PR, which involve the removal of the EngineAPIExecutionClient and its methods, are directly related to the modifications in the retrieved PR that also focus on the EngineAPIExecutionClient structure and its methods, specifically addressing transaction handling and block height synchronization. Therefore, the two PRs are related at the code level.

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@Manav-Aggarwal Manav-Aggarwal moved this to In Progress in Evolve Mar 3, 2025
tzdybal added 4 commits March 3, 2025 18:04
Upgraded `github.com/rollkit/go-execution` from `fccb99951758` to `dc52ad420afc` in both `go.mod` and `go.sum`. This ensures compatibility with the latest changes and improvements in the dependency. No other dependencies were affected.
For some reason first payload cannot be used
@tzdybal tzdybal changed the title test: run common test suite feat: restart repo with PureEngineClient Mar 15, 2025
tzdybal added 8 commits March 15, 2025 22:49
- Remove debug print statements and unused imports
- Enhance block validation checks in test cases with more precise assertions
- Simplify block height and transaction tracking logic
- Remove commented-out code and unnecessary debug logging
- Add Ethereum client to PureEngineClient for block information retrieval
- Implement `getBlockInfo` method to fetch block details by height
- Update `InitChain` and `SetFinal` methods to use dynamic block information
- Modify test cases to include `SetFinal` method calls
- Update command-line interface to pass Ethereum URL when creating client
- Remove debug print statements and unused imports
- Enhance block validation checks in test cases with more precise assertions
- Simplify block height and transaction tracking logic
- Remove commented-out code and unnecessary debug logging
- Merge `engine_test.go` and `execution_test.go` into a single test file
- Remove redundant test code and consolidate test logic
- Update function and method names for consistency
- Simplify transaction and block processing in test cases
- Remove unnecessary comments and debug logging
- Consolidate and refactor execution logic in `execution.go` and `execution_test.go`
- Remove deprecated integration tests and related files
- Update transaction handling to use byte arrays instead of custom types
- Improve error handling and logging in the execution client methods
- Adjust Go module dependencies and update to Go 1.24.0
- Remove unnecessary build commands from the Makefile
- Enhance test setup for better isolation and cleanup
- Refactor `execution_test.go` to improve test setup and cleanup processes
- Change JWT filename from `testsecret.hex` to `jwt.hex` for clarity
- Update permissions for JWT directory and file to be more permissive
- Replace container setup with Docker Compose for better management
- Update Docker image version in `docker-compose.yml` from `v1.1.1` to `v1.2.1`
- Remove unnecessary volume bindings in Docker configuration
- Revise architecture section to introduce the `PureEngineClient` and its compatibility with the Engine API
- Detail how the Eth API is utilized for block information retrieval and transaction execution
- Explain the payload ID management and its significance in transaction processing
- Add new sections on development, testing, and reading genesis information with updated commands
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- Add a new section on genesis requirements for the `PureEngineClient`, outlining necessary hardfork settings
- Include an example of the required genesis configuration in JSON format
- Reorganize the section on how the Eth API is used, ensuring clarity on its role in transaction execution and block information retrieval
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go.mod (1)

12-217: Reassess large dependency footprint.

A wide range of AWS, Docker, containerd, Kubernetes, and other libraries have been added as indirect dependencies. Confirm if all of these are genuinely required. Unnecessary dependencies can enlarge the module size and increase attack surface. Consider pruning, splitting into multiple modules or leveraging build tags to reduce the final binary size.

execution.go (1)

112-112: Resolve or clarify placeholder for random.

Random: common.Hash{} is marked with a TODO comment. Before production use, ensure an appropriate RANDAO or a valid random approach is provided.

docker/docker-compose.yml (1)

50-50: Revisit reduced verbosity level.

Decreasing the logging level from -vvvvv to -vvvv might reduce essential debug data when troubleshooting. Ensure logs remain sufficient for diagnosing issues under typical workloads.

README.md (2)

58-69: Validate the 'Payload as First Transaction' approach performance.

While the approach of encoding the full payload as the first transaction is innovative, it could cause performance overhead for large payloads. Consider verifying the performance impact under stress or high transaction loads to ensure your design scales well.

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[style] ~67-~67: This phrase is redundant. Consider using “outside”.
Context: ...- It's not possible to create a payload outside of the EVM - Transactions cannot be select...

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[style] ~68-~68: This phrase is redundant. Consider using “outside”.
Context: ...nsactions cannot be selected or ordered outside of the EVM ### How Eth API is Used The `...

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67-68: Avoid redundant phrasing "outside of the EVM".

According to a style hint, “outside of the EVM” can be simplified to “outside the EVM”. This helps ensure concise, clear documentation.

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[style] ~67-~67: This phrase is redundant. Consider using “outside”.
Context: ...- It's not possible to create a payload outside of the EVM - Transactions cannot be select...

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[style] ~68-~68: This phrase is redundant. Consider using “outside”.
Context: ...nsactions cannot be selected or ordered outside of the EVM ### How Eth API is Used The `...

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execution_test.go (1)

104-104: Replace time.Sleep with a poll-based approach.

Using a fixed sleep for block production might be flaky under variable environments. Consider polling for transaction inclusion or a more deterministic synchronization signal to improve test reliability.

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go.mod (2)

3-5: Validate Go version and toolchain upgrade.

Bumping to Go 1.24.0 and toolchain go1.24.1 is a welcome update. Confirm that the continuous integration environment supports these versions and no issues arise from the upgrade in downstream pipelines.


7-7: Confirm Ethereum and Rollkit core versions.

The requirement on github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum v1.15.0 and github.com/rollkit/rollkit/core v0.0.0-20250312114929-104787ba1a4c both drive critical functionalities. Ensure that no known breaking changes or compatibility issues exist between these versions.

Also applies to: 222-225

execution.go (1)

31-33: Implementation interface compatibility confirmed.

Ensuring PureEngineClient implements execution.Executor is a good practice and clarifies the interface compliance.

docker/docker-compose.yml (2)

24-24: Verify new Reth image version.

Upgrading to ghcr.io/paradigmxyz/reth:v1.2.1 can bring performance and security fixes. Check release notes to ensure no new configuration changes are required.


35-35: Safer volume usage for JWT tokens.

Mounting JWT tokens in read-only mode increases security. This is a good improvement.

docker/chain/genesis.json (1)

14-18: Verify post-merge configuration.

Setting mergeNetsplitBlock to 0, terminalTotalDifficulty to 0, and terminalTotalDifficultyPassed to true forces the chain into post-merge mode from genesis. Ensure this is fully intended and that all dependent services align with a zero TTD approach. Also confirm that the chain ID (1234) won't conflict with other networks.

Also applies to: 20-26, 35-38

execution_test.go (2)

38-60: Great integrated test implementation.

The two-phase build and sync flow is comprehensive, validating the entire life cycle of block production and replay.


378-406: Check concurrency safety of global nonce.

lastNonce is a global variable incremented in getRandomTransaction. If these tests are ever run in parallel, it could lead to race conditions. Consider encapsulating nonce management within your test or adopting concurrency-safe patterns.

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253-255: 🛠️ Refactor suggestion

Improve RANDAO derivation logic.

The current implementation uses block height as a source of randomness, which isn't truly random. While adequate for testing, this wouldn't be suitable for production environments where proper randomness is crucial for security.

I see this issue has already been addressed in a follow-up issue (#34). Please ensure this is improved before any production usage.

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execution_test.go (5)

30-32: Consider using environment variables for test private key.

While this is a test file, hardcoding a private key directly in the source code could be a security risk if the key has any value, even in test environments. Consider using environment variables or a dedicated test configuration file loaded at runtime.

- TEST_PRIVATE_KEY  = "cece4f25ac74deb1468965160c7185e07dff413f23fcadb611b05ca37ab0a52e"
+ TEST_PRIVATE_KEY  = os.Getenv("TEST_PRIVATE_KEY")

If you prefer to keep a default value for local development:

- TEST_PRIVATE_KEY  = "cece4f25ac74deb1468965160c7185e07dff413f23fcadb611b05ca37ab0a52e"
+ TEST_PRIVATE_KEY  = getTestPrivateKey()
+ 
+ func getTestPrivateKey() string {
+     if key := os.Getenv("TEST_PRIVATE_KEY"); key != "" {
+         return key
+     }
+     return "cece4f25ac74deb1468965160c7185e07dff413f23fcadb611b05ca37ab0a52e"
+ }
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31-31: Detected a Generic API Key, potentially exposing access to various services and sensitive operations.

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90-96: Ensure enough time is allowed for block generation.

The current test relies on fixed wait times (e.g., 1000ms at line 104), which could potentially lead to test flakiness. While this works for now, consider implementing a more robust polling mechanism for production-ready tests.

- time.Sleep(1000 * time.Millisecond)
+ // Poll with timeout to wait for transaction confirmation
+ deadline := time.Now().Add(5 * time.Second)
+ for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+     // Check if transactions are included in pending pool
+     pendingCount, err := checkPendingTransactionCount(t, ctx)
+     require.NoError(t, err)
+     if pendingCount >= nTxs {
+         break
+     }
+     time.Sleep(100 * time.Millisecond)
+ }

You would need to implement a checkPendingTransactionCount function to check the transaction pool.


215-235: Consider enriching error messages in checkLatestBlock.

The warning logs at lines 217 and 227 could be more informative by including more context about what specific operation failed. Additionally, consider returning a custom error instead of just logging warnings.

- t.Logf("Warning: Failed to get latest block header: %v", err)
+ t.Logf("Warning: Failed to get latest block header from %s: %v", TEST_ETH_URL, err)
- t.Logf("Warning: Failed to get full block: %v", err)
+ t.Logf("Warning: Failed to get full block %d from %s: %v", blockNumber, TEST_ETH_URL, err)

267-276: Consider releasing resources in error case.

In the cleanup handler, resources might not be fully released if the Docker Compose environment fails to tear down. Consider adding additional cleanup steps for such scenarios.

t.Cleanup(func() {
    ctx := context.Background()
    err := compose.Down(ctx, tc.RemoveOrphans(true), tc.RemoveVolumes(true))
    if err != nil {
        t.Logf("Warning: Failed to tear down docker-compose environment: %v", err)
+       // Try force removal of containers as fallback
+       t.Logf("Attempting force removal of containers...")
+       forceRemoveCtx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), 10*time.Second)
+       defer cancel()
+       _ = compose.Down(forceRemoveCtx, tc.RemoveOrphans(true), tc.RemoveVolumes(true), tc.RemoveImagesLocal)
    }
})

379-406: Enhance transaction generation for better test coverage.

The current implementation always uses a monotonically increasing nonce, which is good for basic testing. However, consider adding more variations to test different transaction scenarios.

You could extend getRandomTransaction to support different types of transactions (EIP-1559, legacy, etc.) and handle different edge cases:

+var lastNonce uint64
+
+// TransactionType defines the type of transaction to generate
+type TransactionType int
+
+const (
+    LegacyTx TransactionType = iota
+    EIP1559Tx
+    InvalidTx // For testing error handling
+)

-func getRandomTransaction(t *testing.T, gasLimit uint64) *ethTypes.Transaction {
+func getRandomTransaction(t *testing.T, gasLimit uint64, txType ...TransactionType) *ethTypes.Transaction {
+    txKind := LegacyTx
+    if len(txType) > 0 {
+        txKind = txType[0]
+    }
+
    privateKey, err := crypto.HexToECDSA(TEST_PRIVATE_KEY)
    require.NoError(t, err)

    chainId, _ := new(big.Int).SetString(CHAIN_ID, 10)
    txValue := big.NewInt(1000000000000000000)
    gasPrice := big.NewInt(30000000000)
    toAddress := common.HexToAddress(TEST_TO_ADDRESS)
    data := make([]byte, 16)
    _, err = rand.Read(data)
    require.NoError(t, err)

+    var tx *ethTypes.Transaction
+
+    switch txKind {
+    case LegacyTx:
+        tx = ethTypes.NewTx(&ethTypes.LegacyTx{
+            Nonce:    lastNonce,
+            To:       &toAddress,
+            Value:    txValue,
+            Gas:      gasLimit,
+            GasPrice: gasPrice,
+            Data:     data,
+        })
+    case EIP1559Tx:
+        tx = ethTypes.NewTx(&ethTypes.DynamicFeeTx{
+            ChainID:    chainId,
+            Nonce:      lastNonce,
+            To:         &toAddress,
+            Value:      txValue,
+            Gas:        gasLimit,
+            GasFeeCap:  gasPrice,
+            GasTipCap:  new(big.Int).Div(gasPrice, big.NewInt(2)),
+            Data:       data,
+        })
+    case InvalidTx:
+        // Create transaction with invalid gas limit for testing error handling
+        tx = ethTypes.NewTx(&ethTypes.LegacyTx{
+            Nonce:    lastNonce,
+            To:       &toAddress,
+            Value:    txValue,
+            Gas:      0, // Invalid gas limit
+            GasPrice: gasPrice,
+            Data:     data,
+        })
+    }
-    tx := ethTypes.NewTx(&ethTypes.LegacyTx{
-        Nonce:    lastNonce,
-        To:       &toAddress,
-        Value:    txValue,
-        Gas:      gasLimit,
-        GasPrice: gasPrice,
-        Data:     data,
-    })
    lastNonce++

    signedTx, err := ethTypes.SignTx(tx, ethTypes.NewEIP155Signer(chainId), privateKey)
    require.NoError(t, err)
    return signedTx
}
execution.go (3)

112-113: Address the TODO comment about random value.

The comment indicates this value shouldn't be zero, but there's no clear action planned. This should be addressed, especially if it affects consensus.

- Random:                common.Hash{},              // TODO(tzdybal): this probably shouldn't be 0
+ Random:                common.BigToHash(big.NewInt(0)), // Will be improved in a separate PR

Would you like me to help create an enhancement issue for this? I could outline the requirements for implementing proper random value generation for the initialization phase.


192-194: Improve error handling with more context.

The error message when a payload submission fails could be enhanced with additional context about the payload.

- return nil, 0, fmt.Errorf("new payload submission failed with: %s", *newPayloadResult.ValidationError)
+ return nil, 0, fmt.Errorf("new payload submission failed for block %d with: %s", 
+     payloadResult.ExecutionPayload.BlockNumber, 
+     *newPayloadResult.ValidationError)

203-204: Consider including comment on finalization strategy.

The commented out FinalizedBlockHash: blockHash line suggests a deliberate design decision about when blocks are finalized. Consider adding a comment explaining this strategy to aid future maintenance.

- // FinalizedBlockHash: blockHash,
+ // FinalizedBlockHash is not set here because finalization happens explicitly through SetFinal
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Learning: For the PureEngineClient in the rollkit/go-execution-evm repository, the derivePrevRandao function currently returns block height as a hash, which should be improved with a proper random generation mechanism for production use.
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execution_test.go (1)

38-60: Excellent test documentation.

The detailed comments explaining the test phases and expected behaviors make the test much more maintainable. This comprehensive documentation clearly outlines the "Build Chain" and "Sync Chain" phases and their specific validations.

execution.go (3)

32-43: Excellent interface implementation verification.

Good practice to use a compile-time check to verify interface implementation:

var _ execution.Executor = (*PureEngineClient)(nil)

The documentation for the PureEngineClient struct is also very helpful for understanding its purpose and functionality.


136-163: Clever transaction serialization approach.

Using the first transaction to store the serialized payload is an elegant solution to maintain context between API calls. This ensures that all transaction execution has the necessary context without relying on additional state tracking.


267-287: JWT token generation is well implemented.

The JWT token generation includes proper expiration time and follows security best practices. Good work on this implementation.

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tzdybal added 2 commits March 19, 2025 23:31
When GetTxs is called, but payloadID is unknown, new payload is generated. This happens if GetTxs was called without previous calls to InitChain/ExecuteTxs - this happens when rollkit is restarted.
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219-220: ⚠️ Potential issue

Validate transaction length before assuming first TX is payload.

There's no validation that the transactions slice has at least one element before accessing it, which could lead to a panic.

// First tx is the serialized payload
+if len(txs) == 0 {
+    return nil, 0, fmt.Errorf("no transactions provided, expected at least one containing the payload")
+}
firstTx := txs[0]

This validation is particularly important since MSevey previously commented on line 219-220 about validating the length of txs to avoid panics.

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execution.go (2)

147-182: Consider extracting payloadID recovery logic to a helper method.

The handling of nil payloadID is complex and could benefit from being extracted to a separate helper method for better readability and maintainability.

func (c *PureEngineClient) GetTxs(ctx context.Context) ([][]byte, error) {
-	if c.payloadID == nil { // this happens when rollkit is restarted
-		latestHeight, err := c.ethClient.BlockNumber(ctx)
-		if err != nil {
-			return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to get latest block height: %w", err)
-		}
-		block, err := c.ethClient.BlockByNumber(ctx, new(big.Int).SetUint64(latestHeight))
-		if err != nil {
-			return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to get latest block: %w", err)
-		}
-		blockHash := block.Hash()
-		timestamp := block.Time() + 1
-		var forkchoiceResult engine.ForkChoiceResponse
-		err = c.engineClient.CallContext(ctx, &forkchoiceResult, "engine_forkchoiceUpdatedV3",
-			engine.ForkchoiceStateV1{
-				HeadBlockHash: blockHash,
-				SafeBlockHash: blockHash,
-				// FinalizedBlockHash: blockHash,
-			},
-			&engine.PayloadAttributes{
-				Timestamp:             timestamp,
-				Random:                c.derivePrevRandao(latestHeight + 1),
-				SuggestedFeeRecipient: c.feeRecipient,
-				BeaconRoot:            &c.genesisHash,
-				Withdrawals:           []*types.Withdrawal{},
-			},
-		)
-		if err != nil {
-			return nil, fmt.Errorf("forkchoice update failed with error: %w", err)
-		}
-
-		if forkchoiceResult.PayloadStatus.Status != engine.VALID {
-			return nil, ErrInvalidPayloadStatus
-		}
-
-		c.payloadID = forkchoiceResult.PayloadID
-	}
+	if c.payloadID == nil { // this happens when rollkit is restarted
+		if err := c.recoverPayloadID(ctx); err != nil {
+			return nil, err
+		}
+	}

	var payloadResult engine.ExecutionPayloadEnvelope
	err := c.engineClient.CallContext(ctx, &payloadResult, "engine_getPayloadV3", c.payloadID)

And add this helper method:

// recoverPayloadID handles the case when payloadID is nil (e.g., after restart)
// by finding the latest block and initiating a new payload building process
func (c *PureEngineClient) recoverPayloadID(ctx context.Context) error {
	latestHeight, err := c.ethClient.BlockNumber(ctx)
	if err != nil {
		return fmt.Errorf("failed to get latest block height: %w", err)
	}
	block, err := c.ethClient.BlockByNumber(ctx, new(big.Int).SetUint64(latestHeight))
	if err != nil {
		return fmt.Errorf("failed to get latest block: %w", err)
	}
	blockHash := block.Hash()
	timestamp := block.Time() + 1
	var forkchoiceResult engine.ForkChoiceResponse
	err = c.engineClient.CallContext(ctx, &forkchoiceResult, "engine_forkchoiceUpdatedV3",
		engine.ForkchoiceStateV1{
			HeadBlockHash: blockHash,
			SafeBlockHash: blockHash,
			// FinalizedBlockHash: blockHash,
		},
		&engine.PayloadAttributes{
			Timestamp:             timestamp,
			Random:                c.derivePrevRandao(latestHeight + 1),
			SuggestedFeeRecipient: c.feeRecipient,
			BeaconRoot:            &c.genesisHash,
			Withdrawals:           []*types.Withdrawal{},
		},
	)
	if err != nil {
		return fmt.Errorf("forkchoice update failed with error: %w", err)
	}

	if forkchoiceResult.PayloadStatus.Status != engine.VALID {
		return ErrInvalidPayloadStatus
	}

	c.payloadID = forkchoiceResult.PayloadID
	return nil
}

163-163: Add comment explaining why FinalizedBlockHash is commented out.

The FinalizedBlockHash field is commented out in multiple places without explanation. This makes the code intent unclear.

- // FinalizedBlockHash: blockHash,
+ // FinalizedBlockHash deliberately not set here as this is an intermediate state
+ // and will be properly finalized in SetFinal method

Also applies to: 254-254

README.md (2)

12-12: Add missing comma and article.

The sentence would be more grammatically correct with a comma after InitChain and the article "an" before "empty block".

-During `InitChain` EVM genesis block is acknowledged (at height 0), and empty block is created (at height 1).
+During `InitChain`, EVM genesis block is acknowledged (at height 0), and an empty block is created (at height 1).
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73-74: Simplify redundant phrases.

The phrase "outside of" is redundant and can be simplified to just "outside" in these two instances.

-- It's not possible to create a payload outside of the EVM
-- Transactions cannot be selected or ordered outside of the EVM
+- It's not possible to create a payload outside the EVM
+- Transactions cannot be selected or ordered outside the EVM
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execution_test.go (4)

94-96: Document why block height 4 is a special case.

Block height 4 is set to have 0 transactions without explanation. This should be documented to explain the test case.

-// randomly use no transactions
-if blockHeight == 4 {
+// Test edge case: Block with zero transactions to ensure the client handles empty blocks correctly
+if blockHeight == 4 {

104-104: Replace hard-coded sleep with a more robust synchronization mechanism.

Using a fixed sleep time can make tests flaky and slow. Consider implementing a polling mechanism or other synchronization approach.

-time.Sleep(1000 * time.Millisecond)
+// Poll until transactions are visible or timeout occurs
+startTime := time.Now()
+for {
+    pendingCount, err := ethClient.PendingTransactionCount(ctx)
+    require.NoError(tt, err)
+    if pendingCount >= uint(nTxs) || time.Since(startTime) > 5*time.Second {
+        break
+    }
+    time.Sleep(100 * time.Millisecond)
+}

219-219: Remove or uncomment commented-out log statement.

This commented-out log statement should either be removed if not needed or uncommented if it provides useful debugging information.

-//t.Logf("Latest block: height=%d, hash=%s, txs=%d", blockNumber, blockHash.Hex(), txCount)
+// Uncomment for debugging:
+// t.Logf("Latest block: height=%d, hash=%s, txs=%d", blockNumber, blockHash.Hex(), txCount)

378-378: Make lastNonce test-instance specific to avoid parallel test issues.

Using a global variable for lastNonce could cause issues if tests are run in parallel. Consider making it instance-specific.

-var lastNonce uint64
+// getRandomTransaction generates a randomized valid ETH transaction
+func getRandomTransaction(t *testing.T, gasLimit uint64) *ethTypes.Transaction {
+    // Use static variable within the function to track nonce per test
+    static var lastNonce uint64

Or use a mutex-protected global if multiple test functions need to access it:

var (
    lastNonceMu sync.Mutex
    lastNonce   uint64
)

func getRandomTransaction(t *testing.T, gasLimit uint64) *ethTypes.Transaction {
    lastNonceMu.Lock()
    nonce := lastNonce
    lastNonce++
    lastNonceMu.Unlock()
    
    // Use nonce in transaction
    // ...
}
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execution.go (1)

304-306: RANDAO derivation function is not suitable for production.

The derivePrevRandao implementation is simplistic, returning only the block height as a hash, which doesn't provide proper randomness.

I see this issue has already been identified in a previous review and an issue (#34) has been created to track this improvement. This implementation is sufficient for testing but should be replaced with a more robust solution for production use.

This test allows for manual submission of transactions to an Ethereum client, primarily for testing purposes. It includes nonce calculation and transaction broadcasting to assist with debugging and validation workflows. The test is skipped by default to avoid interference with automated test runs.
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execution_test.go (1)

402-428: Transaction generation could be more flexible.

The getRandomTransaction function effectively creates transactions for testing, but it would be more robust to handle different test scenarios if it:

  1. Allowed customizing more parameters (like value and gas price)
  2. Generated transactions with contract deployments (no recipient address)
  3. Created transactions with more complex data payloads
-func getRandomTransaction(t *testing.T, gasLimit uint64) *ethTypes.Transaction {
+func getRandomTransaction(t *testing.T, gasLimit uint64, opts ...TxOption) *ethTypes.Transaction {
 	privateKey, err := crypto.HexToECDSA(TEST_PRIVATE_KEY)
 	require.NoError(t, err)
 
 	chainId, _ := new(big.Int).SetString(CHAIN_ID, 10)
 	txValue := big.NewInt(1000000000000000000)
 	gasPrice := big.NewInt(30000000000)
 	toAddress := common.HexToAddress(TEST_TO_ADDRESS)
 	data := make([]byte, 16)
 	_, err = rand.Read(data)
 	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	// Apply any custom options
+	txOpts := defaultTxOptions()
+	for _, opt := range opts {
+		opt(&txOpts)
+	}
+
+	// Use custom values if provided
+	if txOpts.value != nil {
+		txValue = txOpts.value
+	}
+	if txOpts.gasPrice != nil {
+		gasPrice = txOpts.gasPrice
+	}
+	if txOpts.data != nil {
+		data = txOpts.data
+	}
+	var to *common.Address
+	if !txOpts.isContractCreation {
+		to = &toAddress
+		if txOpts.to != nil {
+			to = txOpts.to
+		}
+	}

You would also need to add option types at the top of the file:

// TxOption is a function that configures a transaction
type TxOption func(*txOptions)

type txOptions struct {
    value            *big.Int
    gasPrice         *big.Int
    data             []byte
    to               *common.Address
    isContractCreation bool
}

func defaultTxOptions() txOptions {
    return txOptions{
        isContractCreation: false,
    }
}

// WithValue sets the transaction value
func WithValue(value *big.Int) TxOption {
    return func(opts *txOptions) {
        opts.value = value
    }
}

// AsContractCreation creates a contract deployment transaction
func AsContractCreation() TxOption {
    return func(opts *txOptions) {
        opts.isContractCreation = true
    }
}

// Other option functions as needed...
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31-31: Replace hardcoded private key with environment variable or test-only generation.

The hardcoded private key is flagged as a potential security issue by static analysis. While this is a test file, it's a good practice to avoid hardcoded credentials.

-	TEST_PRIVATE_KEY  = "cece4f25ac74deb1468965160c7185e07dff413f23fcadb611b05ca37ab0a52e"
+	// For tests only, generate a new key or use an environment variable
+	TEST_PRIVATE_KEY  = os.Getenv("TEST_PRIVATE_KEY_FOR_TESTS")

Add a fallback in the getRandomTransaction function:

func getRandomTransaction(t *testing.T, gasLimit uint64) *ethTypes.Transaction {
+	privateKeyHex := TEST_PRIVATE_KEY
+	if privateKeyHex == "" {
+		// Generate a test-only key if not provided
+		key, err := crypto.GenerateKey()
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+		privateKeyBytes := crypto.FromECDSA(key)
+		privateKeyHex = hex.EncodeToString(privateKeyBytes)
+	}
-	privateKey, err := crypto.HexToECDSA(TEST_PRIVATE_KEY)
+	privateKey, err := crypto.HexToECDSA(privateKeyHex)
	require.NoError(t, err)
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164-164: Fix index out of range error in Sync chain test.

The CI pipeline is failing with an index out of range error at this line. The issue is in calculating the index into allPayloads.

-payload := allPayloads[blockHeight-initialHeight-1]
+// Use a zero-based index to avoid out of range errors
+payloadIndex := blockHeight - initialHeight - 1
+if payloadIndex < 0 || int(payloadIndex) >= len(allPayloads) {
+    tt.Fatalf("Invalid payload index %d for allPayloads length %d", payloadIndex, len(allPayloads))
+}
+payload := allPayloads[payloadIndex]
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60-193: Test case covers both build and sync scenarios effectively.

The test is well-structured with two distinct phases that verify:

  1. Building a chain with transactions and empty blocks
  2. Syncing a new engine instance with the same payloads

This approach thoroughly validates the core functionality of the execution engine.

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195-236: Helper functions provide good separation of concerns.

The createEthClient and checkLatestBlock functions are well-designed to handle error cases gracefully and provide useful diagnostic information during test failures.


249-309: Robust test environment setup with proper cleanup.

The setupTestRethEngine function:

  • Generates a secure JWT token
  • Sets up Docker Compose environments with unique test identifiers
  • Includes proper cleanup handlers to ensure resources are released
  • Waits for services to be ready before proceeding

This makes the tests more reliable and prevents resource leaks.


311-368: Effective container readiness checking.

The waitForRethContainer function properly:

  • Implements a timeout to prevent tests from hanging indefinitely
  • Checks both the RPC and Engine endpoints
  • Handles authentication requirements
  • Uses a reasonable polling interval

This ensures tests only proceed when the environment is fully ready.

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execution.go (1)

147-182: Ensure transaction handling during restarts is robust

The restart handling looks well-implemented, but consider adding a check to verify that the execution client has been properly initialized before proceeding with operations.

func (c *PureEngineClient) GetTxs(ctx context.Context) ([][]byte, error) {
+	if c.engineClient == nil || c.ethClient == nil {
+		return nil, errors.New("execution client not properly initialized")
+	}
	if c.payloadID == nil { // this happens when rollkit is restarted
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execution.go (13)

3-22: Review import statements for updated dependencies

The import section has been updated with new dependencies:

  • Added encoding/json for serialization
  • Updated JWT library to v5
  • Updated rollkit import path to direct repository reference

Ensure these dependencies are consistently used throughout the code.


31-43: LGTM on the PureEngineClient structure definition

The client structure has been properly renamed and documented with clear comments. The addition of the payloadID field is a good improvement for maintaining state between API calls.


45-85: Client constructor looks good

The renamed constructor follows the new naming convention and properly initializes all required fields.


87-143: InitChain implementation follows correct pattern

The method properly handles initial block creation and payload management. It enforces that initialHeight must be 1, which aligns with the documentation in the README.


116-116: Address the TODO comment about Random being zero

The Random field is set to empty hash with a TODO comment indicating it shouldn't be zero. This could affect the randomness of block production.


183-188: Move payloadID clearing after error checking

Setting c.payloadID to nil before error checking could lead to an inconsistent state if the call fails.


190-208: Approve the serialization approach for payload transactions

The approach of serializing the payload as the first transaction and keeping original transactions is elegant and maintains compatibility.


219-220: Validate the length of txs to avoid panics

Missing validation for empty transaction arrays could lead to index out of bounds errors when accessing txs[0].


232-245: Good error handling for payload submission

The error checking for payload submission is thorough, with proper validation of the payload status and detailed error messages.


248-274: Proper forkchoice update with improved error handling

The forkchoice update properly sets the block hash and includes error handling. The method returns the correct state root and gas limit.


303-305: Improve RANDAO derivation logic

derivePrevRandao returns the block height as a hash. While feasible for test networks, real consensus protocols often require actual random values. Consider substituting a valid VRF or random approach if used in production.


307-315: Utility method for block info retrieval is well structured

The getBlockInfo method properly encapsulates the logic for retrieving block information, making the code more maintainable.


214-217:

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Consider validating block height more robustly

For the special handling of block 1, consider adding additional validation to ensure the block is properly retrieved and processed.


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  • API Connectivity Check: Ensure that the Eth API endpoint is reachable before attempting to retrieve block 1. Consider adding connection checks or retries.
  • Enhanced Validation: In addition to checking the block height and transaction count, validate that the block data (e.g., stateRoot and gasLimit) returned by c.getBlockInfo is correct and complete.
  • Error Handling: Provide clear error messages or fallback logic when the API call fails, so that the function does not silently propagate incomplete data.

Please manually verify these changes in an environment with a running Eth API to ensure robust block 1 processing.

README.md (7)

1-15: Clear introduction to the PureEngineClient implementation

The introduction and implementation sections provide a good overview of the client's purpose and how it interacts with the Ethereum execution client.

Consider these minor grammar improvements:

- The `PureEngineClient` is a 100% Engine API compatible implementation of the `execution.Executor` interface. It connects to an Ethereum execution client (like Reth) and uses both the Engine API and standard Ethereum JSON-RPC API to execute transactions.
+ The `PureEngineClient` is a 100% Engine API compatible implementation of the `execution.Executor` interface. It connects to an Ethereum execution client (like Reth) and uses both the Engine API and the standard Ethereum JSON-RPC API to execute transactions.

- During `InitChain` EVM genesis block is acknowledged (at height 0), and empty block is created (at height 1).
+ During `InitChain` the EVM genesis block is acknowledged (at height 0), and an empty block is created (at height 1).
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16-51: Comprehensive genesis requirements documentation

The genesis requirements section is well-documented with clear examples and explanations.


52-60: Clear explanation of PayloadID storage

The PayloadID storage section clearly explains how the client maintains payload ID consistency between calls, which is crucial for reliable operation.


61-76: Well-explained transaction execution approach

The section on using the payload as the first transaction clearly explains the unique approach to transaction execution and its benefits.

Consider this minor improvement:

- It's not possible to create a payload outside of the EVM
- Transactions cannot be selected or ordered outside of the EVM
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77-86: Good explanation of Eth API usage

This section clearly describes how the standard Ethereum JSON-RPC API is used alongside the Engine API.


87-101: Improved deployment architecture diagram

The mermaid diagram effectively illustrates the connections between components.


103-122: Helpful development and testing instructions

The instructions for running Reth in Docker and reading genesis information are clear and practical.

tzdybal added 2 commits March 21, 2025 09:39
The mock implementations in `mocks_test.go` were no longer in use and have been fully removed. This cleanup simplifies the codebase and eliminates unneeded maintenance of outdated test structures.
Corrects the loop condition to ensure the iteration ends at blockHeight 10 instead of exceeding it. This resolves potential out-of-bounds issues when accessing payloads during testing.
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execution_test.go (4)

315-318: Reuse HTTP client for better performance.

Creating a new HTTP client for each request in the polling loop is inefficient. The client can be reused throughout the function's lifecycle.

+// Create client outside the loop for better performance
 func waitForRethContainer(t *testing.T, jwtSecret string) error {
 	t.Helper()

 	client := &http.Client{
 		Timeout: 100 * time.Millisecond,
 	}

81-82: Consider adding context timeout as a constant or parameter.

The 300-second timeout is hardcoded in multiple places. Extract it to a constant for better maintainability.

+const TEST_CONTEXT_TIMEOUT = 300 * time.Second

 func TestEngineExecution(t *testing.T) {
     // ...
-    ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), 300*time.Second)
+    ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), TEST_CONTEXT_TIMEOUT)

370-390: Skipped test contains useful functionality.

The TestSubmitTransaction is skipped but contains useful transaction submission functionality. Consider refactoring this into a utility function that can be used by both tests and manual testing.

+// Helper function that can be used by tests or invoked manually with t.Skip() removed
+func submitTestTransactions(t *testing.T, count int) {
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), 3*time.Second)
+	defer cancel()
+	rpcClient, err := ethclient.Dial(TEST_ETH_URL)
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+	height, err := rpcClient.BlockNumber(ctx)
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	privateKey, err := crypto.HexToECDSA(TEST_PRIVATE_KEY)
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	address := crypto.PubkeyToAddress(privateKey.PublicKey)
+	nonce, err := rpcClient.NonceAt(ctx, address, new(big.Int).SetUint64(height))
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	for i := 0; i < count; i++ {
+		tx := getRandomTransaction(t, 22000)
+		submitTransaction(t, tx)
+	}
+}
+
 func TestSubmitTransaction(t *testing.T) {
 	t.Skip("Use this test to submit a transaction manually to the Ethereum client")
-	// Existing implementation
+	submitTestTransactions(t, 10)
 }

60-193: Comprehensive test structure looks good, with a few suggestions.

The test is well-structured with clear "Build chain" and "Sync chain" phases, good error handling, and appropriate assertions. Consider these minor improvements:

  1. Add more descriptive comments for edge cases like "Block 4 has 0 transactions"
  2. Consider parameterizing the number of blocks (10) instead of hardcoding it
  3. Add validation that both phases produce the same final state (same state root)
 func TestEngineExecution(t *testing.T) {
+	const (
+		initialHeight = uint64(1)
+		finalHeight   = uint64(10)
+	)
-	allPayloads := make([][][]byte, 0, 10) // Slice to store payloads from build to sync phase
+	allPayloads := make([][][]byte, 0, finalHeight) // Slice to store payloads from build to sync phase
-	initialHeight := uint64(1)

And at the end of the test, add validation:

 	})

+	// Verify that both phases produced the same final state
+	t.Run("Verify final states match", func(tt *testing.T) {
+		// Query both execution clients and compare final state roots
+	})
 }
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31-31: Replace hardcoded private key with environment variable or test-only generation.

The hardcoded private key is flagged as a potential security issue by static analysis. While this is a test file, it's a good practice to avoid hardcoded credentials.

-	TEST_PRIVATE_KEY  = "cece4f25ac74deb1468965160c7185e07dff413f23fcadb611b05ca37ab0a52e"
+	// For tests only, generate a new key or use an environment variable
+	TEST_PRIVATE_KEY  = os.Getenv("TEST_PRIVATE_KEY_FOR_TESTS")

Add a fallback in the getRandomTransaction function:

func getRandomTransaction(t *testing.T, gasLimit uint64) *ethTypes.Transaction {
+	privateKeyHex := TEST_PRIVATE_KEY
+	if privateKeyHex == "" {
+		// Generate a test-only key if not provided
+		key, err := crypto.GenerateKey()
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+		privateKeyBytes := crypto.FromECDSA(key)
+		privateKeyHex = hex.EncodeToString(privateKeyBytes)
+	}
-	privateKey, err := crypto.HexToECDSA(TEST_PRIVATE_KEY)
+	privateKey, err := crypto.HexToECDSA(privateKeyHex)
	require.NoError(t, err)
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164-164: Fix index out of range error in Sync chain test.

The index calculation may cause an out-of-bounds error. Add bounds checking to prevent potential panics.

-payload := allPayloads[blockHeight-initialHeight-1]
+// Use a zero-based index to avoid out of range errors
+payloadIndex := blockHeight - initialHeight - 1
+if payloadIndex < 0 || int(payloadIndex) >= len(allPayloads) {
+    tt.Fatalf("Invalid payload index %d for allPayloads length %d", payloadIndex, len(allPayloads))
+}
+payload := allPayloads[payloadIndex]

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