rust-bitcoin / rust-bitcoin/rust-bech32
Checksum length
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- Rust
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Description
we should change the checksum length check so that we enforce it only on the data part, not the HRP or separator. (It appears that for segwit, the BIP says the 90 limit applies to the whole string.)
ref: https://github.com/rust-bitcoin/rust-bech32/pull/142#issuecomment-1781113334
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Research direction
The issue names no files or tests; start by reviewing the checksum-length validation and the referenced pull request discussion. Confirm the intended behavior for the data portion versus the full Bech32 string, including the stated Segwit exception, and add coverage showing the accepted and rejected lengths.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- cryptography
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100