diff --git a/specs/phase1/validator.md b/specs/phase1/validator.md index 9c6198989..3048cf8b7 100644 --- a/specs/phase1/validator.md +++ b/specs/phase1/validator.md @@ -367,6 +367,39 @@ def get_attestation_signature(state: BeaconState, return bls.Aggregate(signatures) ``` +### Attestation Aggregation + +Some validators are selected to locally aggregate attestations with a similar `attestation_data` to their constructed `attestation` for the assigned `slot`. + +Aggregation selection and the core of this duty are largely unchanged from Phase 0. Any additional components or changes are noted. + +#### Broadcast aggregate + +Note the timing of when to broadcast aggregates is altered in Phase 1+. + +If the validator is selected to aggregate (`is_aggregator`), then they broadcast their best aggregate as a `SignedAggregateAndProof` to the global aggregate channel (`beacon_aggregate_and_proof`) three-fourths of the way through the `slot`-that is, `SECONDS_PER_SLOT * 3 / 4` seconds after the start of `slot`. + +##### `AggregateAndProof` + +`AggregateAndProof` is unchanged other than the contained `Attestation`. + +```python +class AggregateAndProof(Container): + aggregator_index: ValidatorIndex + aggregate: Attestation + selection_proof: BLSSignature +``` + +##### `SignedAggregateAndProof` + +`AggregateAndProof` is unchanged other than the contained `AggregateAndProof`. + +```python +class SignedAggregateAndProof(Container): + message: AggregateAndProof + signature: BLSSignature +``` + ### Light client committee In addition to the core beacon chain responsibilities, Phase 1 adds an additional role -- the Light Client Committee -- to aid in light client functionality.