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+# ETHEREUM EXECUTION TRANSACTION: GOSSIP PROTOCOL, ENGINE API, EXECUTION SPECIFICATION
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+## INTRODUCTION
+The execution layer is responsible for processing transactions, executing smart contract, and maintaining the state of Ethereum.
+
+**The role of the execution layer can be seen as performing a state transition function:** Meaning that the execution layer of Ethereum is essentially responsible for transforming the blockchain from one valid state to another.
+
+The Ethereum Execution layer (Formerly know as the "main chain" before the Merge) handles transaction processing. Here's how it works:
+
+#### Transaction Submission and Propagation
+
+**1. Transaction Creation:** A user creates a transaction with parameters (nonce, gas price, gas limit, recipient, value, data, and signature).
+
+**2. Gossiping Mechanism:** After submission, the transaction is propagated through the network using a peer-to-peer gossip protocol. Each node validates the transaction upon receipt before forwarding it to peers.
+
+**3. Local Validation:** Nodes perform preliminary checks:
+- Signature verification
+- Nonce correctness
+- Sufficient account balance to cover value + gas costs
+- Gas limit sufficiency for basic operations
+
+**4. Mempool Addition:** Valid transactions are added to the node's local mempool, organized primarily by gas price.
+
+#### Block Construction
+
+**1. Transaction Selection:** Validators select transactions from their mempool, typically priotizing those with higher gas prices first(maximizing their rewards). 
+
+**2. Ordering:** Transactions are ordered by gas price and nonce to prevent double-spending and ensure sequential execution of transactions from the same account.
+
+#### Transaction Execution
+
+**1. Initial State:** The execution begins with the current world state(a Merkle Patricia Tree).
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+**2. Gas Payment:** The gas limit * gas price amonut is deducted from the senders account upfront.
+
+**3. EVM Execution:** For contract interactions, the EVM executes the codes:
+- The bytecode is processed, instruction by instruction.
+- Each operation consumes a predetermined amount of gas.
+- Storage operations are tracked for state updates.
+- Contract calls may trigger further executions in a nested manner.
+
+**4. State Changes:** The execution modifies:
+- Account balance
+- Contract storage values.
+- Contract code(In case of contract creation).
+- Account Nonces.
+
+**5. Gas Calculation:** Gas is consumed based on the complexity of operations:
+- Basic operations(ADD, MUL): low gas cost.
+- Storage operations(SSTORE): high gas cost.
+- Contract creation: very high gas cost.
+
+**6.Gas Refund:** Unused gas is refunded to the sender's account.
+**7. Reciept Generation:** A transaction receipt is created containing:
+- Transaction hash
+- Block information 
+- Gas used
+- Logs(events)emitted.
+- Execution Status(Success or Failure)
+
+#### State Finalization
+**1. State Transition:** The execution produces a new state root.
+**2. State Commitment:** The new state is commited to the blockchain.
+**3. Receipt Trie:** Transaction receipts are organized into trie structure for efficient querying.
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+
+These processes are handled by Ethereum clients(like Geth or Nethermind)implementing the execution layer specifications. After the Merge, the execution layer works in conjunction with the consensus layer(Beacon Chain)to acheive finality.![Screenshot from 2025-04-12 18-06-21](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/B1ssaG_R1g.png). 
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+## GOSSIP PROTOCOL
+
+The Ethereum execution layer(formerly called the Ethereum 1.0 layer)uses a specialized implementation of gossip protocol to propagate transactions and blocks across the network.
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+
+
+#### Transaction Propagation
+**1. Initial Broadcast:** When a user submits a transaction, their node broadcasts it to a subset of connected peers(typically 13 peers).
+
+**2. Mempool Management:** Each receiving nodes validates the transaction against criteria like gas price, nonce and signature before adding it to their local mempool.
+
+**3. Selective Forwarding:** Nodes only propagate transactions that pass and meet minimum gas price requirements.
+
+**4. De-Duplication:** Nodes track transaction hashes they've seen to avoid re-processing duplicates.
+
+
+
+#### Block Propagation
+**1. Block Announcement:** When a miner produces a block, they announce it to peers with a NewBlockMsg.
+
+**2. Headers-First Approach:** Initially, only block headers are sent, allowing quick validation before full block download.
+
+**3. Validation and Relay:** After validation, nodes propagate the blocks to their peers who hasn't seen it.
+
+
+#### Efficiency Mechanisms
+
+**1. Transaction Pools:** Pending transactions are stored in prioitized pools based on Gas price and other transactions.
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+**2. Canonical Chain Rules:** Nodes follow the chain with highest total difficulty(pre-merge)or follow the consensus layer's canonical chain(post-Merge).
+
+**3. Peer Management:** Nodes maintain connnections to diverse peers accross different network locations.
+
+**4. Message Rate Limiting:** Controls bandwit usage to prevent network flooding.
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+
+
+#### DevP2P Network
+1. Ethereum's execution layer uses the DevP2P protocol or peer discovery and communication.
+2. RLPx transport protocol handles encrypted communication between nodes.
+3. Peers are discovered through DNS node list andn the Kademila-inspired node table.
+
+This gossip-based system ensures Ethereum's execution layer can maintain consensus across thousands of global nodes while handling high transaction volumes efficiently.
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+
+## ENGINE API
+
+The Engine API is a crucial component introduced during Ethereum's transition to proof of stake(The Merge). It enables communication between two critical layers of Ethereum: 
+
+#### CORE PURPOSE
+
+- Serves as interface between the consensus layer(Beacon Chain)and the execution layer(formerly known as Eth1).
+- Allows the consensus client to instruct the execution client on which block to create and validate.
+
+
+#### KEY FUNCTION
+
+**1. BLOCK PRODUCTION:**
+- Consensus layer requests execution payload via engine_forkchoiceupdatedV1.
+- Execution client builds a block with transaction and returns it.
+- Consensus client wraps this payload in a beacon block.
+
+**2. BLOCK VALIDATION:**
+- When a receivinng a block, consensus client extracts the execution payload.
+- Sends it to the execution client via engine_newpayloadV1 for validation.
+- Execution clent verifies state transitions and returns validity status.
+
+
+**3. FORK CHOICE UPDATES:**
+- Consensus layer regularly informs execution layer about chain head.
+- Ensures both layers remain synchronized on canonical chain.
+
+
+#### API METHODS
+**-  engine_forkchoiceupdatedV1:** Updates head of chain and optionally requests block building.
+**- engine_newpayloadV1:** Validates and executes a new block payload.
+**- engine_getpayloadV1:** Retrieves a previously requested execution payload.
+- Plus newer versions(V2, V3) that add support for withdrawals and blobs.
+
+
+#### TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION
+- JSON-RPC interface, typically on a separate authenticated port (8551)
+- Uses JWT authentication tokens for security
+- Follows versioned specifications allowing for backwards compatibility.
+
+This API was critical for Ethereum's successful transition to Proof of Stake and continues to be refined through protocol upgrades.
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+
+
+## ETHEREUM EXECUTION SPECIFICATIONS
+
+The Ethereum execution specs define how the blockchain processes transaction and updates state. Here's an overview of my the execution specs:
+
+#### CORE COMPONENTS
+#### STATE TRANSITIONS
+![Screenshot from 2025-04-15 13-05-14](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/rJNKaTo0Jx.png)
+This is a simple diagram of the state.
+
+- The Ethereum state is a mapping of addresses to account states.
+- Each transaction triggers a state transition following specific rules.
+- Changes move the system from one valid state to another.
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+
+
+#### BLOCK PROCESSING
+
+![Screenshot from 2025-04-15 16-04-53](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/H1TwIg2Cke.png)
+![Screenshot from 2025-04-15 16-06-56](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/S1RDIlhAyg.png)
+![Screenshot from 2025-04-15 16-07-42](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/r1CvLghCke.png)
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+**1. TRANSACTION VALIDATION:** Each transaction is validated for  proper format, sufficient gas, and valid signatures.
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+**2. EXECUTION:** Valid transactions are executed in sequences, modifying state.
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+**3. STATE ROOT CALCULATION:** A Merkle Patricia trie root represents the entire state
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+**4. RECIEPT GENERATION:** Execution results are stored in transaction reciepts.
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+
+
+#### KEY SPECIFICATION
+
+##### EVM(ETHEREUM VIRTUAL MACHINE)
+
+- Turing-complete execution environment.
+- Stack-based architecture with well defined opcodes.
+- Executes smart contract bytecode with gas metering.
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+
+
+##### GAS MECHANICS
+
+- Gas limits prevent infinite loops and resource exhaustion.
+- Different operations cost different amount of gas.
+- Block gas limits cap total computation per block.
+
+
+##### STATE STRUCTURE
+
+- **Account contains:** nonce, balance, code and storage.
+- **Two Account Types:** Externally owned account(EOA) and contract account.
+- Storage is a key-value mapping specific to each contract.
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+
+
+##### CONSENSUS RULES
+
+- Rules for determining valid blocks and canonical chain.
+- **Post-Merge:** Executiion validity is checked by execution clients while block odering comes from consensus layer.
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+These specifications ensure all Ethereum clients maintain consensus by following identical rules for processing transactions and updating state.