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Description

This Pr allows nodes to forward txs to the sequencer if set.

ref rollkit/rollkit#2390

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  • New Features

    • Added support for forwarding raw transactions to an external sequencer via HTTP, with configurable endpoint and optional Basic-Auth.
    • Introduced new command-line options to control transaction forwarding and disable local transaction pool gossip.
    • Added rate-limiting, concurrency control, and error reporting for transaction forwarding.
    • Exposed new public APIs and configuration options for transaction forwarding in the node.
  • Bug Fixes

    • Improved error handling and reporting for transaction submission to external endpoints.
  • Chores

    • Reorganized and reformatted dependencies and configuration files for improved clarity and maintainability.

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Walkthrough

The changes add infrastructure for forwarding Ethereum raw transactions to an external sequencer via HTTP. This includes new configuration options, a transaction forwarding client with rate limiting and authentication, and an explicit RPC API wrapper that delegates most methods locally but forwards transaction submissions remotely. Dependencies and configuration files are reorganized and expanded to support these features.

Changes

File(s) Change Summary
Cargo.toml, crates/node/Cargo.toml Reorganized and reformatted workspace and crate dependencies; added new dependencies for forwarding and metrics
bin/lumen/src/main.rs Added new command-line arguments for sequencer forwarding; updated struct and node initialization
crates/node/src/eth_api_forwarder.rs Added an explicit RPC API wrapper that forwards transaction submission methods to a remote sequencer endpoint
crates/node/src/forwarder.rs Introduced a transaction forwarder client with rate limiting, concurrency control, authentication, and error handling
crates/node/src/lib.rs Added modules and re-exports for forwarding; introduced ForwardingConfig struct

Sequence Diagram(s)

sequenceDiagram
    participant User
    participant Node
    participant EthApiForwarder
    participant TxForwarder
    participant Sequencer

    User->>Node: sendRawTransaction(raw_tx)
    Node->>EthApiForwarder: EthApiServer::send_raw_transaction(raw_tx)
    EthApiForwarder->>TxForwarder: forward_raw(raw_tx)
    TxForwarder->>Sequencer: POST / JSON-RPC eth_sendRawTransaction
    Sequencer-->>TxForwarder: JSON-RPC response (tx hash or error)
    TxForwarder-->>EthApiForwarder: Result<B256, ForwardError>
    EthApiForwarder-->>Node: JSON-RPC response
    Node-->>User: Transaction hash or error
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Poem

A rabbit hops with bytes in tow,
Forwarding transactions as they go.
Through rate limits and queues so neat,
To sequencers, they never miss a beat.
With new configs and code so grand,
This node now lends a helping hand!
🥕✨

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Updating crates.io index
Updating git repository `https://github.com/paradigmxyz/reth.git`

error: failed to get reth-basic-payload-builder as a dependency of package lumen v0.1.0 (/bin/lumen)

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failed to load source for dependency reth-basic-payload-builder

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Summary of Changes

Hello @tac0turtle, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed!

This pull request introduces a significant new feature to the Lumen node: the ability to forward Ethereum transactions to an external sequencer. This functionality allows the node to integrate with external sequencing services, providing a flexible alternative to traditional local transaction pool processing and network gossip. The changes involve adding new configuration options, implementing a dedicated forwarding service, and integrating this service into the existing RPC API layer.

Highlights

  • Transaction Forwarding Capability: Implemented a mechanism to forward raw RLP-encoded Ethereum transactions directly to an external sequencer via HTTP, enabling the node to act as a transaction relayer.
  • Configurable Sequencer Endpoint: Added new command-line arguments (--sequencer-http, --sequencer-auth, --disable-tx-pool-gossip) to the lumen binary, allowing users to specify the sequencer's HTTP endpoint, authentication credentials, and an option to disable local transaction pool gossip when forwarding is active.
  • RPC API Integration: Introduced EthApiForwarder, a wrapper around the existing EthApiServer implementation. This forwarder intercepts eth_sendRawTransaction and eth_sendRawTransactionSync calls, redirecting them to the configured sequencer, while all other RPC methods continue to be handled by the local node.
  • Robust Transaction Submission: Developed TxForwarder with built-in features for rate-limiting, concurrency control, and metrics collection, ensuring reliable and observable transaction submission to the sequencer.
  • Dependency Updates: Updated Cargo.lock and Cargo.toml to include new crates such as governor (for rate-limiting), jsonrpsee (for RPC client functionality), reqwest (for HTTP requests), metrics and prometheus (for observability), and wiremock (for testing), along with various reth and alloy component updates.
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Code Review

This PR introduces transaction forwarding, enabling nodes to send transactions to a remote sequencer. I've identified potential panic issues in TxForwarder and suggested improvements for error propagation in EthApiForwarder. Overall, this is a valuable addition.

Comment on lines 141 to 147
.map_err(|e| {
jsonrpsee::types::error::ErrorObject::owned(
jsonrpsee::types::error::INTERNAL_ERROR_CODE,
format!("Failed to forward transaction: {e}"),
None::<String>,
)
})

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The error handling masks the original error from the remote RPC endpoint. Forward the original JSON-RPC error object when available to provide more context.

            .map_err(|e| match e {
                jsonrpsee::core::Error::Call(err) => err,
                other => jsonrpsee::types::error::ErrorObject::owned(
                    jsonrpsee::types::error::INTERNAL_ERROR_CODE,
                    format!("Failed to forward transaction: {}", other),
                    None::<String>,
                ),
            })

pub sequencer_http: Option<String>,
/// Optional Basic-Auth header
pub sequencer_auth: Option<String>,
/// Disable transaction pool gossip

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Consider adding documentation to disable_tx_pool_gossip to explain its purpose and how it affects transaction handling.

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Code Review

This PR introduces transaction forwarding to a sequencer, with a new TxForwarder and an EthApiForwarder to wrap the existing Eth RPC API. The review focuses on improving error handling in the RPC wrapper and reducing boilerplate code for better maintainability.

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marking this as r4r but we should test before merging

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Actionable comments posted: 2

♻️ Duplicate comments (1)
crates/node/src/lib.rs (1)

33-34: Add documentation for disable_tx_pool_gossip field.

This field lacks documentation explaining its purpose and impact on transaction handling.

     /// Optional Basic-Auth header
     pub sequencer_auth: Option<String>,
-    /// Disable transaction pool gossip
+    /// Disable transaction pool gossip when forwarding to sequencer.
+    /// When enabled, prevents local mempool from gossiping forwarded transactions to peers.
     pub disable_tx_pool_gossip: bool,
🧹 Nitpick comments (3)
crates/node/src/forwarder.rs (3)

46-50: Document the non-zero requirement for rate_limit_per_sec.

The constructor will panic if rate_limit_per_sec is 0. Consider adding this requirement to the documentation.

     /// * `endpoint`  – The sequencer endpoint (e.g. <http://localhost:8547>).
     /// * `queue_size` – Maximum number of in-flight requests (mapped onto a semaphore).
-    /// * `rate_limit_per_sec` – Maximum POST requests per second sent to the sequencer.
+    /// * `rate_limit_per_sec` – Maximum POST requests per second sent to the sequencer (must be > 0).

101-108: Consider adding a timeout for HTTP requests.

Network requests to the sequencer could hang indefinitely. Consider adding a timeout to prevent resource exhaustion.

-        let mut req = self.client.post(self.endpoint.clone()).json(&payload);
+        let mut req = self.client
+            .post(self.endpoint.clone())
+            .timeout(std::time::Duration::from_secs(30))
+            .json(&payload);

150-151: Remove or utilize the unused RateLimited error variant.

The RateLimited error variant is defined but never used in the code. Either remove it or consider returning it when the rate limiter blocks requests.

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Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to bin/lumen/src/main.rs : The `RollkitEngineTypes` in `bin/lumen/src/main.rs` should provide custom Engine API types supporting transaction submission and handle payload attribute validation and processing.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to crates/node/src/builder.rs : The `RollkitPayloadBuilder` in `crates/node/src/builder.rs` should accept transactions from Engine API payload attributes, execute transactions, build blocks, and manage state transitions.
crates/node/src/lib.rs (4)
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to crates/node/src/builder.rs : The `RollkitPayloadBuilder` in `crates/node/src/builder.rs` should accept transactions from Engine API payload attributes, execute transactions, build blocks, and manage state transitions.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to bin/lumen/src/main.rs : The `RollkitEngineTypes` in `bin/lumen/src/main.rs` should provide custom Engine API types supporting transaction submission and handle payload attribute validation and processing.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to bin/lumen/src/main.rs : The `RollkitEngineValidator` in `bin/lumen/src/main.rs` should bypass certain checks for Rollkit compatibility while maintaining security and allowing flexible block production.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to crates/tests/**/*.rs : Integration tests should be placed in `crates/tests/` and cover Engine API interactions, payload building with transactions, state execution validation, and Rollkit-specific scenarios.
bin/lumen/src/main.rs (5)
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to bin/lumen/src/main.rs : The `RollkitEngineTypes` in `bin/lumen/src/main.rs` should provide custom Engine API types supporting transaction submission and handle payload attribute validation and processing.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to bin/lumen/src/main.rs : The `RollkitEngineValidator` in `bin/lumen/src/main.rs` should bypass certain checks for Rollkit compatibility while maintaining security and allowing flexible block production.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to crates/node/src/builder.rs : The `RollkitPayloadBuilder` in `crates/node/src/builder.rs` should accept transactions from Engine API payload attributes, execute transactions, build blocks, and manage state transitions.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Run the node with defaults using `make run`, with debug logs using `make run-dev`, or directly via `./target/release/lumen node ...`.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to crates/tests/**/*.rs : Integration tests should be placed in `crates/tests/` and cover Engine API interactions, payload building with transactions, state execution validation, and Rollkit-specific scenarios.
Cargo.toml (5)
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to bin/lumen/src/main.rs : The `RollkitEngineValidator` in `bin/lumen/src/main.rs` should bypass certain checks for Rollkit compatibility while maintaining security and allowing flexible block production.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to bin/lumen/src/main.rs : The `RollkitEngineTypes` in `bin/lumen/src/main.rs` should provide custom Engine API types supporting transaction submission and handle payload attribute validation and processing.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to crates/tests/**/*.rs : Integration tests should be placed in `crates/tests/` and cover Engine API interactions, payload building with transactions, state execution validation, and Rollkit-specific scenarios.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to crates/**/src/**/*.rs : Unit tests should be written for individual components.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Test specific crates using `make test-node`, `make test-rollkit`, or `make test-common`.
crates/node/src/eth_api_forwarder.rs (3)
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to crates/node/src/builder.rs : The `RollkitPayloadBuilder` in `crates/node/src/builder.rs` should accept transactions from Engine API payload attributes, execute transactions, build blocks, and manage state transitions.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to bin/lumen/src/main.rs : The `RollkitEngineTypes` in `bin/lumen/src/main.rs` should provide custom Engine API types supporting transaction submission and handle payload attribute validation and processing.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to crates/tests/**/*.rs : Integration tests should be placed in `crates/tests/` and cover Engine API interactions, payload building with transactions, state execution validation, and Rollkit-specific scenarios.
crates/node/Cargo.toml (7)
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to bin/lumen/src/main.rs : The `RollkitEngineTypes` in `bin/lumen/src/main.rs` should provide custom Engine API types supporting transaction submission and handle payload attribute validation and processing.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Run the node with defaults using `make run`, with debug logs using `make run-dev`, or directly via `./target/release/lumen node ...`.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to bin/lumen/src/main.rs : The `RollkitEngineValidator` in `bin/lumen/src/main.rs` should bypass certain checks for Rollkit compatibility while maintaining security and allowing flexible block production.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Maintain a modular workspace structure to separate concerns between general node logic and Rollkit-specific features.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to crates/node/src/builder.rs : The `RollkitPayloadBuilder` in `crates/node/src/builder.rs` should accept transactions from Engine API payload attributes, execute transactions, build blocks, and manage state transitions.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Test specific crates using `make test-node`, `make test-rollkit`, or `make test-common`.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to crates/tests/**/*.rs : Integration tests should be placed in `crates/tests/` and cover Engine API interactions, payload building with transactions, state execution validation, and Rollkit-specific scenarios.
crates/node/src/forwarder.rs (4)
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to crates/node/src/builder.rs : The `RollkitPayloadBuilder` in `crates/node/src/builder.rs` should accept transactions from Engine API payload attributes, execute transactions, build blocks, and manage state transitions.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to bin/lumen/src/main.rs : The `RollkitEngineTypes` in `bin/lumen/src/main.rs` should provide custom Engine API types supporting transaction submission and handle payload attribute validation and processing.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to bin/lumen/src/main.rs : The `RollkitEngineValidator` in `bin/lumen/src/main.rs` should bypass certain checks for Rollkit compatibility while maintaining security and allowing flexible block production.
Learnt from: CR
PR: rollkit/lumen#0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to crates/tests/**/*.rs : Integration tests should be placed in `crates/tests/` and cover Engine API interactions, payload building with transactions, state execution validation, and Rollkit-specific scenarios.
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crates/node/Cargo.toml (1)

77-86: LGTM! Dependencies align with forwarding feature requirements.

The added dependencies appropriately support the transaction forwarding implementation:

  • reqwest for HTTP client functionality
  • governor for rate limiting
  • reth-metrics for instrumentation
  • wiremock for testing the forwarding logic
bin/lumen/src/main.rs (1)

74-99: Well-structured CLI arguments for transaction forwarding.

The new arguments properly support the forwarding feature with:

  • Clear help text and value names
  • Environment variable support for sensitive auth data
  • Appropriate default values
Cargo.toml (1)

1-128: Clean workspace manifest reorganization.

The alphabetization and consistent formatting improve maintainability. The new dependencies appropriately support the transaction forwarding features.

crates/node/src/eth_api_forwarder.rs (3)

130-135: Verify intended behavior for send_transaction.

The send_transaction method delegates to the inner implementation rather than forwarding to the remote sequencer. This allows local signing before the transaction is forwarded as a raw transaction. Please confirm this is the intended flow for transaction submission.


137-165: Error handling properly preserves remote errors.

The implementation correctly addresses past review feedback by preserving the original error objects from the remote sequencer, providing better error context to clients.


151-165: Verify eth_sendRawTransactionSync implementation in remote endpoint
The method simply forwards to "eth_sendRawTransactionSync" and assumes the remote node will return the receipt type R. Since this is a custom (non-standard) RPC provided by reth-rpc-api v1.5.x + Alloy 0.7, please confirm:

  • That eth_sendRawTransactionSync is actually defined in your RPC trait (e.g., in reth-rpc-api)
  • That the target node you’re forwarding to supports this endpoint and returns the expected receipt structure R

Comment on lines +172 to +234
#[cfg(test)]
mod tests {
use super::*;
use tokio;
use wiremock::{
matchers::{method, path},
Mock, MockServer, ResponseTemplate,
};

#[tokio::test]
async fn happy_path() {
// Spin up a mock sequencer.
let server = MockServer::start().await;

// Mock 200 OK with a zero tx-hash.
let body = serde_json::json!({
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"id": 1,
"result": format!("0x{}", "00".repeat(32))
});
Mock::given(method("POST"))
.and(path("/"))
.respond_with(ResponseTemplate::new(200).set_body_json(body))
.mount(&server)
.await;

let forwarder = TxForwarder::new(
server.uri().parse().unwrap(),
/*queue_size*/ 10,
/*rate_limit*/ 1_000,
/*auth*/ None,
None,
);

let hash = forwarder
.forward_raw(Bytes::from_static(b"\x01\x02"))
.await
.expect("forwarding should succeed");

assert_eq!(hash, B256::ZERO);
}

#[tokio::test]
async fn http_error() {
let server = MockServer::start().await;

// Mock 500 Internal Server Error.
Mock::given(method("POST"))
.and(path("/"))
.respond_with(ResponseTemplate::new(500))
.mount(&server)
.await;

let forwarder = TxForwarder::new(server.uri().parse().unwrap(), 10, 1_000, None, None);

let err = forwarder
.forward_raw(Bytes::from_static(b"\x03\x04"))
.await
.expect_err("should return error");

matches!(err, ForwardError::HttpStatus(status) if status == reqwest::StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR);
}
}
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🛠️ Refactor suggestion

Expand test coverage for comprehensive testing.

Per the coding guidelines, unit tests should be written for individual components. Consider adding tests for:

  • Authentication header handling
  • Invalid JSON responses
  • Invalid transaction hash responses
  • Upstream JSON-RPC errors
  • Concurrent request handling (queue behavior)

Would you like me to generate additional test cases to improve coverage?

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In crates/node/src/forwarder.rs between lines 172 and 234, the existing tests
cover basic success and HTTP error scenarios but lack coverage for
authentication headers, invalid JSON responses, invalid transaction hash
responses, upstream JSON-RPC errors, and concurrent request handling. To fix
this, add new unit tests that specifically verify the correct inclusion and
handling of authentication headers, simulate and assert behavior on invalid JSON
and transaction hash responses, test how upstream JSON-RPC errors are handled,
and create tests that send multiple concurrent requests to validate queue
behavior and rate limiting.

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1-6: Consider addressing clippy warnings instead of suppressing them.

Suppressing warnings can hide code quality issues. Consider:

  • Using lifetime elision where possible
  • Breaking down complex types into type aliases
  • Refactoring functions with many arguments into builder patterns or structs
  • Using if let for single-arm matches
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Learning: Applies to bin/lumen/src/main.rs : The `RollkitEngineTypes` in `bin/lumen/src/main.rs` should provide custom Engine API types supporting transaction submission and handle payload attribute validation and processing.
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Learning: Applies to crates/node/src/builder.rs : The `RollkitPayloadBuilder` in `crates/node/src/builder.rs` should accept transactions from Engine API payload attributes, execute transactions, build blocks, and manage state transitions.
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Timestamp: 2025-06-30T15:38:11.650Z
Learning: Applies to bin/lumen/src/main.rs : The `RollkitEngineTypes` in `bin/lumen/src/main.rs` should provide custom Engine API types supporting transaction submission and handle payload attribute validation and processing.
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crates/node/src/eth_api_forwarder.rs (3)

30-48: LGTM!

Clean struct design with appropriate use of Arc for thread-safe access to the remote client.


50-106: LGTM!

Standard delegation pattern correctly implemented for all required traits.


122-127: LGTM!

Correct delegation pattern for transaction signing before forwarding.

Comment on lines +1 to +417
.await
}
async fn call_many(
&self,
bundles: Vec<Bundle>,
state_context: Option<StateContext>,
state_override: Option<StateOverride>,
) -> RpcResult<Vec<Vec<EthCallResponse>>> {
self.inner
.call_many(bundles, state_context, state_override)
.await
}
async fn create_access_list(
&self,
request: TransactionRequest,
block_number: Option<BlockId>,
state_override: Option<StateOverride>,
) -> RpcResult<AccessListResult> {
self.inner
.create_access_list(request, block_number, state_override)
.await
}
async fn estimate_gas(
&self,
request: TransactionRequest,
block_number: Option<BlockId>,
state_override: Option<StateOverride>,
) -> RpcResult<U256> {
self.inner
.estimate_gas(request, block_number, state_override)
.await
}
async fn gas_price(&self) -> RpcResult<U256> {
self.inner.gas_price().await
}
async fn get_account(&self, addr: Address, block: BlockId) -> RpcResult<Option<Account>> {
self.inner.get_account(addr, block).await
}
async fn max_priority_fee_per_gas(&self) -> RpcResult<U256> {
self.inner.max_priority_fee_per_gas().await
}
async fn blob_base_fee(&self) -> RpcResult<U256> {
self.inner.blob_base_fee().await
}
async fn fee_history(
&self,
block_count: U64,
newest: BlockNumberOrTag,
reward_percentiles: Option<Vec<f64>>,
) -> RpcResult<FeeHistory> {
self.inner
.fee_history(block_count, newest, reward_percentiles)
.await
}

// ---------- mining / hashrate --------------------------------------------
async fn is_mining(&self) -> RpcResult<bool> {
self.inner.is_mining().await
}
async fn hashrate(&self) -> RpcResult<U256> {
self.inner.hashrate().await
}
async fn get_work(&self) -> RpcResult<Work> {
self.inner.get_work().await
}
async fn submit_hashrate(&self, hashrate: U256, id: B256) -> RpcResult<bool> {
self.inner.submit_hashrate(hashrate, id).await
}
async fn submit_work(&self, nonce: B64, pow_hash: B256, mix_digest: B256) -> RpcResult<bool> {
self.inner.submit_work(nonce, pow_hash, mix_digest).await
}

// ---------- signing -------------------------------------------------------
async fn sign(&self, addr: Address, data: Bytes) -> RpcResult<Bytes> {
self.inner.sign(addr, data).await
}
async fn sign_transaction(&self, transaction: TransactionRequest) -> RpcResult<Bytes> {
self.inner.sign_transaction(transaction).await
}
async fn sign_typed_data(
&self,
addr: Address,
data: alloy_dyn_abi::TypedData,
) -> RpcResult<Bytes> {
self.inner.sign_typed_data(addr, data).await
}

// ---------- proofs --------------------------------------------------------
async fn get_proof(
&self,
addr: Address,
keys: Vec<JsonStorageKey>,
at: Option<BlockId>,
) -> RpcResult<EIP1186AccountProofResponse> {
self.inner.get_proof(addr, keys, at).await
}
async fn get_account_info(&self, addr: Address, at: BlockId) -> RpcResult<AccountInfo> {
self.inner.get_account_info(addr, at).await
}
}
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🛠️ Refactor suggestion

Add unit tests for the EthApiForwarder.

According to the coding guidelines, unit tests should be written for components in crates/**/src/**/*.rs. The forwarder's transaction forwarding logic and error handling would benefit from test coverage.

Consider testing:

  • Error handling when remote client returns different error types
  • Correct delegation of methods to inner vs remote
  • Concurrent access to the shared HttpClient

Would you like me to generate unit tests for the EthApiForwarder?

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In crates/node/src/eth_api_forwarder.rs covering the entire EthApiForwarder
implementation, add unit tests to verify the transaction forwarding logic and
error handling. Write tests that simulate the remote HttpClient returning
various error types to ensure proper error mapping. Also, test that methods
correctly delegate to either the inner implementation or the remote client as
intended. Include concurrency tests to validate safe shared access to the
Arc-wrapped HttpClient. Use mocking for the inner EthApiServer and HttpClient to
isolate and verify behavior.

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