runtimeverification / runtimeverification/evm-semantics

Storage is cleared for empty accounts

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https://github.com/kframework/evm-semantics/blob/48afdfa4c0cd5d06abc3d2d0d54d4677acd99443/evm.md#L720-L722

I'm wondering about the line "Otherwise, if the account already exists, the storage is cleared." Is there a case when an account has zero nonce and zero code, but non-zero storage? Also couldn't find this rule in the yellow paper. Thanks!

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Review evm.md at lines 720–722 and determine whether an existing account with zero nonce and zero code can have non-zero storage. Compare the stated rule with the Yellow Paper, which the issue identifies as a reference. Done means resolving whether the semantics are correct and identifying the necessary change or clarification.

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Domain
blockchain
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
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Needs clarification
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