nimbus-eth2/beacon_chain/trusted_state_snapshots.nim

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Nim

import
os, chronos, json_serialization,
spec/[datatypes], beacon_chain_db
const
WEAK_SUBJECTVITY_PERIOD* =
Slot(uint64(4 * 30 * 24 * 60 * 60) div SECONDS_PER_SLOT)
# TODO: This needs revisiting.
# Why was the validator WITHDRAWAL_PERIOD altered in the spec?
proc obtainTrustedStateSnapshot*(db: BeaconChainDB): Future[BeaconState] {.async.} =
# In case our latest state is too old, we must obtain a recent snapshot
# of the state from a trusted location. This is explained in detail here:
# https://notes.ethereum.org/oaQV3IF5R2qlJuW-V1r1ew#Beacon-chain-sync
# TODO: implement this:
#
# 1. Specify a large set of trusted state signees
# (perhaps stored in a config file)
#
# 2. Download a signed state hash from a known location
# (The known location can be either a HTTPS host or a DHT record)
#
# 3. Check that enough of the specified required signatures are present
#
# 4. Download a snapshot file from a known location
# (or just obtain it from the network using the ETH protocols)
#
# 5. Check that the state snapshot hash is correct and save it in the DB.
# TODO or just pass a state root via command line?
doAssert(false, "Not implemented")