runtimeverification / runtimeverification/kontrol

CSE: Compile-time analysis of branching

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enhancement
Dominant language
Python
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Forks
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Description

It should be feasible to perform a pre-execution analysis of branches to be explored just by examining the Solidity code; for example, the conditional statements and overflow checks. This would allow us to perform a substantial part of the execution straight-line, likely resulting in a speed-up.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points, so first locate the CSE implementation and its branch and overflow handling. Clarify the intended Solidity constructs and success criteria with maintainers; completion would need agreed analysis behavior plus tests or benchmarks demonstrating the expected speed-up.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python, solidity
Domain
blockchain, compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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