SOLANA: the search table of the address does not compress the addresses as expected
A recent transaction on Blockchain Solana has shown a problem with the addresses search table, which is a fundamental component of the financial ecosystem descented (Defi). The problem arises when a user tries to view his address in Solana Explorer.
Transaction
On December 2, a developer shared a transaction on Solana Blockchaint Explorer, Explorer.solana.com, which presented a problem with the search table. In particular, the transaction involved sending a transaction with the following details:
* Transaction ID : `5FVQJFFFBGGGGGGGHH618KZZCNSHCMFDY4XWNJBBSDYFNEQWPJ9R1FZCCYKSUDT4ZG3YAZEDWHPT2X 'former ex’
* Cluster
: `decide
Problem
In reviewing the transaction, it became obvious that the search table of research addresses did not have to compress the addresses as expected. In Solana, the addresses are generally represented in a specific format that includes a quantity of control of the entire address, which is used to validate the authenticity and integrity of the transaction. However, when this control amount is calculated for an address, it does not always correspond to the initial address.
Problem
The problem derives from the fact that the search table uses a simple hash function to calculate the amount of verifying each address. Although this approach may seem sufficient in many cases, it is not robust enough to manage certain types of addresses or on -board cases. More accurate:
* Address with a single character : When using a single address -Caratteri (for example,ABC`), the research addresses table does not calculate the amount of the control correctly.
* Extensions of the address : some solar addresses have extensions that require additional data, which can be lost during the calculation of the control amount.
Conclusion
The problem with the search table of the address on Solana is important to highlight. While the design blockchain has many strengths, its dependence on a simple hash function for calculating the verification amounts can lead to errors and inconsistencies in some cases. Developers and users should be aware of this potential problem when working with addresses on the sun network.
Advice
To relieve this problem, developers are recommended:
- Use more robust addresses formats, such as addresses or addresses with more features with extensions.
- Press further checks to check the integrity of the address before using it for transactions.
In addition, users should be cautious when working with addresses on the sun network and consider the search for expert developers or solar experts if they encounter problems relating to the search tables.