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| title: "Fault proof program - Kona" | ||||||
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| description: "Learn about Kona and its default operation as part of Optimism's Fault Proof Virtual Machine." | ||||||
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| Kona is an alternative fault-proof program for the OP Stack, providing a Rust-based implementation to complement the Asterisc fault-proof VM. Together, they form an equivalent system to Cannon and op-program but with distinct architectural and implementation differences. | ||||||
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| ## Overview | ||||||
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| Kona works as the fault-proof program within the Asterisc fault-proof system. It operates by executing program logic step-by-step and generating commitments for every state transition. These commitments allow disputing parties to identify and resolve divergences in execution traces through interactive fraud proofs. | ||||||
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| Key features of Kona include: | ||||||
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| * **Written in Rust:** High performance and memory safety. | ||||||
| * **Optimized for Asterisc:** Specifically tailored to work with the Asterisc RISC-V-based fault-proof VM. | ||||||
| * **Deterministic Execution:** Ensures consistency in state transitions during disputes. | ||||||
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| Kona + Asterisc is analogous to Cannon + op-program, providing an alternative pathway to secure optimistic rollups. | ||||||
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| ## Relationship to Asterisc | ||||||
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| Kona is designed to: | ||||||
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| * Complement Asterisc, which serves as the RISC-V fault-proof VM. | ||||||
| * Validate execution traces using the interactive fraud-proof mechanism. | ||||||
| * Offer an alternative to the Cannon + op-program system, leveraging Rust and RISC-V for distinct performance characteristics. | ||||||
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| For more on Asterisc, see the [Asterisc documentation](./asterisc.mdx). | ||||||
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There was a problem hiding this comment. 💡 Codebase verification Fix broken documentation link - Confirmed The verification confirms that the Asterisc documentation file does not exist. The presence of a commented-out link elsewhere in the file suggests this documentation is planned but not yet available.
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| ## Key differences | ||||||
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| ### Architecture | ||||||
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| | System | Fault-Proof VM | Fault-Proof Program | Language | Architecture | | ||||||
| | ------------------- | -------------- | ------------------- | -------- | ------------ | | ||||||
| | Asterisc + Kona | Asterisc | Kona | Rust | RISC-V | | ||||||
| | Cannon + op-program | Cannon | op-program | Go | MIPS | | ||||||
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| ### Performance | ||||||
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| * Kona benefits from Rust's memory safety and performance optimizations. | ||||||
| * Asterisc uses RISC-V, offering a simpler and more adaptable instruction set. | ||||||
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| ## Getting started | ||||||
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| To set up and use Kona, follow these steps: | ||||||
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| 1. **Clone the repository:** | ||||||
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| git clone https://github.com/anton-rs/kona.git | ||||||
| cd kona | ||||||
| ``` | ||||||
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| 2. **Install Dependencies:** | ||||||
| Ensure you have the Rust toolchain installed. Use `rustup` to set up Rust: | ||||||
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| curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh | ||||||
| rustup install stable | ||||||
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| 3. **Compile the program:** | ||||||
| Build the Kona fault-proof program: | ||||||
| ```bash | ||||||
| cargo build --release | ||||||
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| 4. **Run Tests:** | ||||||
| Execute the test suite to verify your setup: | ||||||
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| cargo test | ||||||
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| 5. **Explore further documentation:** | ||||||
| Check the [Kona repo docs](https://github.com/anton-rs/kona) for advanced usage and implementation details. | ||||||
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| ## Benefits of Kona | ||||||
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| 1. **Rust-Based Implementation:** | ||||||
| * Provides performance advantages and memory safety. | ||||||
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| 2. **Integration with Asterisc:** | ||||||
| * Designed to fully utilize the RISC-V-based VM's capabilities. | ||||||
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| 3. **Focused Functionality:** | ||||||
| * Tailored for the OP Stack's fault-proofing needs without additional complexity. | ||||||
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| ## Limitations | ||||||
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| Kona is not a general-purpose program and is specifically designed for use within the Optimism fault-proofing stack. It does not support arbitrary RISC-V programs, focusing solely on its role as the fault-proof program for Asterisc. | ||||||
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| Kona is currently in the experimental stage. While it provides a functional alternative, it may lack the maturity and stability of Cannon + op-program. Users are encouraged to contribute to its development and provide feedback. | ||||||
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| ## Next steps | ||||||
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| * [Kona Repository](https://github.com/anton-rs/kona) | ||||||
| * [Kona Book](https://anton-rs.github.io/kona/) | ||||||
| * [Optimism Fault-Proofs Explainer](./explainer) | ||||||
| * [Cannon Documentation](./cannon) | ||||||
| {/* * [Asterisc Documentation](./asterisc) */} | ||||||
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