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Header should only be sent to next slot proposer after authentication to avoid non-sealed auction #102
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It seems unlikely that we'll continue relying on a direct line of communication between the validator and relay/builder in the short/medium term, therefore the bids will be available on the p2p network. We might be able to avoid that by encrypting them to the proposer. This is because we want to defend against relays withholding blocks after the validator signs the header, and the only way this is possible is if the In the long term, PBS will require builders to gossip bids so that proposer can pick the best one. With SSLE, the network won't even know who the next proposer will be. With that said -- we may have to sign the |
related issue #112 |
Should we close this in favor of #112? |
Closed in favor of #112 |
If anyone but given slot's proposer is allowed to call
builder_getHeader
and receive best header, the header auction is no longer sealed and builders will try and bid for the lowest possible transfer to the proposer.Only proposer for the given slot should be able to call
builder_getHeader
, this ensures sealed bid as long as relay can be trusted (is not submitting the bids off chain).The text was updated successfully, but these errors were encountered: