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The header validation is currently not active at all, this PR cleans it up and there will be a follow up to enable the validation during sync.

  • Some simplifications and name changes
  • Some unused code
  • Dropping the network change parts since the rest of the codebase doesnt support it anyway
  • Making the ValidationMode::Full mode checking PoW by default, not based on yet another parameter

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  • Refactor

    • Consolidated header validation into a single, unified validation API.
    • Validators and manager now require explicit network selection at construction rather than being set later.
    • Simplified validation flow and logging for clearer, mode-aware behavior.
  • Tests

    • Updated and expanded tests to use the unified validation API and explicit network initialization.

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Validation constructors now require an explicit Network argument and per-chain validation methods were consolidated into a single validate_headers(&[BlockHeader]) API; call sites and tests were updated to pass network at construction and to use the unified validation entry points. No control-flow changes beyond API/signature and delegation.

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Validation Core
dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs, dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
HeaderValidator::new and ValidationManager::new now accept a Network. Removed set_network() and legacy per-chain methods; added unified validate_headers(&[BlockHeader]) and validate_connects_to_genesis(&[BlockHeader]). PoW error mapping and logging adjusted.
Validation Manager
dash-spv/src/validation/manager.rs
Constructor signature changed to new(mode, network); internal branching simplified to delegate to HeaderValidator; validate_header_chain(..., use_pow) replaced by validate_headers(&[BlockHeader]).
Client Call Sites
dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs, dash-spv/src/client/sync_coordinator.rs
Updated ValidationManager::new(...) invocations to include config.network. Replaced validate_header_chain(..., use_pow) and validate_header_chain(&headers, false) with validate_headers(&headers).
Tests
dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs, dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs, dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
Tests updated to construct validators/managers with explicit Network and to call validate_headers() instead of legacy chain-specific methods; removed/adjusted usages of set_network() and POW-flagged validation helpers.

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  • Verify all constructor call sites (including test helpers and less obvious modules) pass the correct Network.
  • Confirm validate_headers() preserves previous basic/full semantics governed by ValidationMode.
  • Check PoW error mapping in headers.rs for accurate error variant mapping and messages.
  • Ensure tests exercise network-specific genesis checks (e.g., validate_connects_to_genesis) where relevant.

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dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs (1)

103-116: Consider reusing validate() to avoid duplicating mode dispatch logic.

The mode-based branching here duplicates the logic in validate() (lines 37-41). Calling self.validate(header, prev_header)? would centralize the mode dispatch and reduce maintenance burden.

         // Validate each header in the chain
         for i in 0..headers.len() {
             let header = &headers[i];
             let prev_header = if i > 0 {
                 Some(&headers[i - 1])
             } else {
                 None
             };
 
-            if self.mode == ValidationMode::Full {
-                self.validate_full(header, prev_header)?;
-            } else {
-                self.validate_basic(header, prev_header)?;
-            }
+            self.validate(header, prev_header)?;
         }
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  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs (14 hunks)
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**/*.rs: Never hardcode network parameters, addresses, or keys in Rust code
Use proper error types with thiserror crate and propagate errors appropriately in Rust code
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Use conditional compilation with feature flags for optional features
Write unit tests for new functionality in Rust
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  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/client/sync_coordinator.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs
dash-spv/src/**/*.rs

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dash-spv/src/**/*.rs: Use trait-based abstractions for swappable implementations (e.g., NetworkManager, StorageManager)
Use async/await throughout the codebase with tokio runtime
Use domain-specific error types (NetworkError, StorageError, SyncError, ValidationError, SpvError) for error handling
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Use Tokio channels for inter-component message passing
Add comprehensive unit tests in-module for individual components

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  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
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  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
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Maintain modular validation with configurable validation modes (None/Basic/Full) in ValidationMode

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Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/validation/**/*.rs : Maintain modular validation with configurable validation modes (None/Basic/Full) in `ValidationMode`
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/validation/**/*.rs : Maintain modular validation with configurable validation modes (None/Basic/Full) in `ValidationMode`

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/client/sync_coordinator.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/**/*.rs : Use trait-based abstractions for swappable implementations (e.g., `NetworkManager`, `StorageManager`)

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/tests/**/*.rs : Add real network tests with live Dash Core node integration that gracefully handle node unavailability

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/**/*.rs : Use trait objects (`Arc<dyn StorageManager>`, `Arc<dyn NetworkManager>`) for runtime polymorphism

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:37.919Z
Learnt from: CR
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File: key-wallet/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:37.919Z
Learning: Applies to key-wallet/**/{wallet,account,managed_account,address_pool}/**/*.rs : Always validate network consistency: use the account's network type when creating addresses and assert that operations use the expected network to prevent mainnet/testnet mixing

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  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/network/**/*.rs : Implement configurable timeouts with recovery mechanisms for network operations

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  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/**/*.rs : Use domain-specific error types (`NetworkError`, `StorageError`, `SyncError`, `ValidationError`, `SpvError`) for error handling

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
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File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/network/**/*.rs : Use DNS-first peer discovery with automatic DNS seeds (`dnsseed.dash.org`, `testnet-seed.dashdot.io`) when no explicit peers are configured

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/sync/**/*.rs : Use sequential phase-based synchronization with `SequentialSyncManager` for organized sync phases

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  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/client/sync_coordinator.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/network/**/*.rs : When explicit peers are provided, use exclusive mode with only those peers (no DNS discovery)

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  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/sync/**/*.rs : Use state machines with `SyncState` enum to drive synchronization flow and state transitions

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  • dash-spv/src/client/sync_coordinator.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/storage/**/*.rs : Use segmented storage with headers in 10,000-header chunks stored with index files for efficient retrieval

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/sync_coordinator.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/storage/**/*.rs : Implement `StorageManager` trait with segmented storage: headers in 10,000-header segments with index files, filters in separate storage, and state persistence in dedicated paths

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/sync_coordinator.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:50.618Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: swift-dash-core-sdk/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:50.618Z
Learning: Run `./sync-headers.sh` to copy updated headers to Swift SDK after rebuilding dash-spv-ffi

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  • dash-spv/src/client/sync_coordinator.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-06-26T15:52:45.327Z
Learnt from: DCG-Claude
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: :0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-26T15:52:45.327Z
Learning: In Rust, calling `headers.last().unwrap()` or `headers[headers.len() - 1]` is only safe if the vector is guaranteed non-empty; placing such code outside a tightly-coupled empty check is fragile and risks panics if future refactoring bypasses the check. Prefer pattern matching or moving logic inside the non-empty branch for robustness.

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/sync_coordinator.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/tests/**/*.rs : Add integration tests in the `tests/` directory for comprehensive test suites

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/**/*.rs : Add comprehensive unit tests in-module for individual components

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T07:59:58.608Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv-ffi/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T07:59:58.608Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv-ffi/tests/unit/**/*.rs : Add corresponding unit tests in `tests/unit/` for each new FFI function

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T07:59:46.015Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T07:59:46.015Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.rs : Test both mainnet and testnet configurations

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  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:01:18.174Z
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Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: AGENTS.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:01:18.174Z
Learning: Cover critical parsing, networking, SPV, and wallet flows with tests; add regression tests for fixes; consider property tests with `proptest`

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  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T07:59:46.015Z
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File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T07:59:46.015Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.rs : Write integration tests for network operations in Rust

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
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File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/types.rs : Define common data structures in `types.rs` including `SyncProgress`, `ValidationMode`, `WatchItem`, etc.

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  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-02-27T05:44:42.338Z
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File: dash/src/sml/masternode_list_engine/message_request_verification.rs:98-99
Timestamp: 2025-02-27T05:44:42.338Z
Learning: In the Dash codebase, quorum selection for InstantLock verification uses a bit-shifting operation with (64 - n - 1) to extract n bits starting from the second-highest bit of a 64-bit selection hash. The exact reasoning for the extra "-1" isn't documented, but it matches the original C++ implementation for DIP-24 quorum selection.

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🔇 Additional comments (21)
dash-spv/src/client/sync_coordinator.rs (1)

934-942: API migration looks correct.

The change from validate_header_chain(&headers, false) to validate_headers(&headers) aligns with the PR's consolidation of the validation API. The validation continues to happen before headers are added to chain state, and the error handling path is preserved.

dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs (1)

65-65: Constructor updated correctly to pass network context.

The ValidationManager::new call now includes config.network, aligning with the updated constructor signature. This ensures the validation manager has the correct network context for mode-aware PoW validation in ValidationMode::Full.

dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs (4)

60-70: Constructor tests updated correctly.

The tests verify ValidationManager::new with all three validation modes and confirm mode() returns the expected value. Using Network::Dash consistently across these tests is appropriate.


155-170: Validation skip behavior correctly tested.

The test verifies that validate_headers passes for both empty and broken chains when using ValidationMode::None, confirming the expected bypass behavior.


203-219: Full validation PoW check confirmed.

The test correctly verifies that ValidationMode::Full now checks PoW by default (per PR objectives), without needing an additional parameter. The comment update at line 216 accurately reflects this change.


290-301: Excellent comprehensive coverage for empty chain edge case.

This test iterates over all network and mode combinations, ensuring consistent behavior for empty header chains. This is good defensive testing for the new network-parameterized API.

dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs (4)

32-57: ValidationMode::None bypass behavior correctly tested.

The test verifies that headers pass validation in None mode regardless of chain continuity, confirming the expected skip behavior.


154-162: Empty chain handling tested across all modes.

The loop structure cleanly verifies that validate_headers accepts empty slices for all validation modes, which is correct behavior.


251-277: Genesis connection validation correctly tested for mainnet.

The test properly constructs a HeaderValidator with Network::Dash and verifies both successful and failing genesis connection scenarios.


279-291: Testnet genesis connection validation correctly tested.

The test ensures network consistency by using Network::Testnet for both the validator construction and genesis block retrieval.

dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs (4)

34-48: Genesis block validation tested across multiple networks.

The test correctly validates genesis blocks for Dash, Testnet, and Regtest networks, verifying both successful standalone validation and proper failure when chain continuity is violated.


217-260: Large chain validation thoroughly tested.

The test validates a 1000-header chain, then verifies proper failure detection when the chain is broken mid-sequence. This is a good stress test for the validate_headers implementation.


262-284: Single header chain edge case correctly validated.

The test confirms that both Basic and Full modes successfully validate a single-header chain, which is an important boundary condition.


342-376: Mode switching behavior correctly validated.

The test demonstrates that validation behavior changes dynamically when switching modes: None bypasses all checks, Full enforces PoW validation, and switching back to None restores bypass behavior. This confirms the mutable mode API works as expected.

dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs (3)

7-7: LGTM!

Clean addition of Network import to support the constructor change.


25-31: Good refactoring to require network at construction.

This ensures network context is always available and prevents the partially-initialized state that existed with the removed set_network() method. As per coding guidelines, this properly validates network consistency by threading the network through from construction.


33-45: Clean API unification.

The delegation to HeaderValidator is straightforward, and the new validate_headers provides a unified entry point for chain validation. This aligns with the PR objective of consolidating validation methods.

dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs (4)

19-24: LGTM!

Constructor correctly initializes network from the provided parameter. This removes the need for a separate set_network method and ensures the validator is fully configured from construction.


74-83: LGTM!

Error mapping correctly translates DashError variants into domain-specific ValidationError types. The catch-all with debug formatting ensures future error variants are handled gracefully while preserving diagnostic information.


118-123: LGTM!

Good observability with debug logging that includes the header count and validation mode without exposing sensitive data.


126-143: Properly leverages the refactored network field.

This method benefits from the constructor change - self.network is now guaranteed to be correctly initialized at construction time, making this genesis validation more robust.

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dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs (1)

102-112: Consider using enumerate() for more idiomatic iteration.

The current index-based loop works correctly but could be slightly more idiomatic:

-        for i in 0..headers.len() {
-            let header = &headers[i];
-            let prev_header = if i > 0 {
-                Some(&headers[i - 1])
-            } else {
-                None
-            };
+        for (i, header) in headers.iter().enumerate() {
+            let prev_header = if i > 0 {
+                Some(&headers[i - 1])
+            } else {
+                None
+            };

This is a minor style suggestion; the current implementation is functionally correct.

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File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/validation/**/*.rs : Maintain modular validation with configurable validation modes (None/Basic/Full) in `ValidationMode`
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Learning: Applies to key-wallet/**/{wallet,account,managed_account,address_pool}/**/*.rs : Always validate network consistency: use the account's network type when creating addresses and assert that operations use the expected network to prevent mainnet/testnet mixing
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Learning: Applies to dash-spv/tests/**/*.rs : Add real network tests with live Dash Core node integration that gracefully handle node unavailability

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Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/validation/**/*.rs : Maintain modular validation with configurable validation modes (None/Basic/Full) in `ValidationMode`

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Learning: Applies to key-wallet/**/{wallet,account,managed_account,address_pool}/**/*.rs : Always validate network consistency: use the account's network type when creating addresses and assert that operations use the expected network to prevent mainnet/testnet mixing

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Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/**/*.rs : Use trait-based abstractions for swappable implementations (e.g., `NetworkManager`, `StorageManager`)

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Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/**/*.rs : Use domain-specific error types (`NetworkError`, `StorageError`, `SyncError`, `ValidationError`, `SpvError`) for error handling

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Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.rs : Test both mainnet and testnet configurations

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Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/network/**/*.rs : Use DNS-first peer discovery with automatic DNS seeds (`dnsseed.dash.org`, `testnet-seed.dashdot.io`) when no explicit peers are configured

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Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/types.rs : Define common data structures in `types.rs` including `SyncProgress`, `ValidationMode`, `WatchItem`, etc.

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Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/network/**/*.rs : Implement configurable timeouts with recovery mechanisms for network operations

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Learning: In the Dash codebase, quorum selection for InstantLock verification uses a bit-shifting operation with (64 - n - 1) to extract n bits starting from the second-highest bit of a 64-bit selection hash. The exact reasoning for the extra "-1" isn't documented, but it matches the original C++ implementation for DIP-24 quorum selection.

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Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/storage/**/*.rs : Use segmented storage with headers in 10,000-header chunks stored with index files for efficient retrieval

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Learning: In Rust, calling `headers.last().unwrap()` or `headers[headers.len() - 1]` is only safe if the vector is guaranteed non-empty; placing such code outside a tightly-coupled empty check is fragile and risks panics if future refactoring bypasses the check. Prefer pattern matching or moving logic inside the non-empty branch for robustness.

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dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs (4)

32-57: LGTM! Test correctly validates that ValidationMode::None bypasses all checks.

The test properly verifies that neither chain continuity nor any other validation is enforced when ValidationMode::None is set, which aligns with the expected behavior documented in the coding guidelines for modular validation modes.


154-162: LGTM! Good coverage of the empty headers edge case across all validation modes.

The loop-based approach efficiently tests all three modes, and the test correctly validates that empty header slices are handled gracefully regardless of mode.


251-300: LGTM! Good network-specific test coverage for genesis connection validation.

Tests appropriately validate both mainnet (Dash) and testnet scenarios, ensuring the validator correctly uses the network's genesis hash for connection validation. This aligns with the learning about validating network consistency.


302-339: LGTM! Properly validates runtime mode switching.

The test confirms that set_mode correctly updates validation behavior dynamically, an important capability for configurable validation as noted in the coding guidelines.

dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs (3)

23-31: LGTM! Clean constructor with proper network propagation.

The new constructor correctly accepts Network and passes it to HeaderValidator::new, ensuring network context is established at construction time. This aligns with the learning about validating network consistency.


33-45: LGTM! Clean delegation to HeaderValidator.

Both validate_header and validate_headers properly delegate to the encapsulated HeaderValidator, keeping mode-based logic centralized in one place. This is a good separation of concerns.


47-61: LGTM! Appropriate security warning and mode handling.

The warning comment clearly communicates the security limitation (structural validation only without BLS signature verification), and the mode-based branching is appropriate here since InstantLockValidator doesn't maintain its own mode state.

dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs (3)

17-24: LGTM! Constructor properly initializes network context.

The constructor now requires Network at construction time, which is a better design than a mutable setter. This ensures network consistency from the start, aligning with the learning about always validating network consistency.


62-87: LGTM! Comprehensive PoW error handling with proper domain-specific errors.

The error mapping correctly translates dashcore::error::Error variants to domain-specific ValidationError types, with a catch-all for unexpected PoW errors. This aligns with the coding guideline to use domain-specific error types.


122-139: LGTM! Proper network-aware genesis connection validation.

The method correctly uses network.known_genesis_block_hash() with proper error handling for networks without a known genesis hash. This ensures network consistency is validated, aligning with the coding guidelines.

dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs (4)

34-48: LGTM! Good multi-network genesis block validation.

The test properly iterates over multiple networks (Dash, Testnet, Regtest), creating a fresh validator for each. This ensures genesis block handling is correctly network-aware, which is important for preventing mainnet/testnet mixing as noted in the learnings.


217-260: LGTM! Solid stress test for large chain validation.

The test creates a 1000-header chain, validates it, then introduces a break at the midpoint to verify error detection. This provides good confidence in the chain validation logic's correctness and performance.


262-284: LGTM! Clean inline validator construction for focused testing.

The test appropriately creates validators inline for each mode, demonstrating that single-header chains validate correctly in both Basic and Full modes.


342-376: LGTM! Comprehensive mode switching test with clear assertions.

The test effectively validates dynamic mode switching behavior, confirming that:

  1. ValidationMode::None bypasses all validation
  2. Switching to ValidationMode::Full enables PoW checks
  3. Switching back to None resumes permissive behavior

The descriptive assertion messages (lines 366, 375) are helpful for debugging failures.

- Some simplifications and name changes
- Some unused code
- Dropping the network change parts since the rest of the codebase doesnt support it anyway
- Making the `ValidationMode::Full` mode checking PoW by default, not based on yet another parameter
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dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs (1)

7-8: ValidationManager now cleanly delegates network-aware header validation

The updated constructor and methods:

  • Bind ValidationManager to a concrete Network and pass it into HeaderValidator::new(mode, network),
  • Delegate both validate_header and validate_headers directly to the header validator,
  • Keep mode in sync via set_mode.

This keeps validation modular and network-aware without changing external behavior.

You could drop the mode field from ValidationManager and forward mode() to header_validator to avoid duplicating state, but that’s purely cosmetic.

Also applies to: 25-31, 34-40, 43-45, 69-72

dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs (1)

221-301: Cross-network empty-chain test is a good sanity check for the new API

test_empty_header_chain_validation iterates over all major Network variants and all ValidationMode values, asserting that validate_headers on an empty Vec always succeeds. That directly validates the early-return behavior introduced in HeaderValidator::validate_headers.

If you later extend validation behavior per-network, this test will also act as a safety net to ensure empty-input handling remains invariant across networks.

dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs (1)

63-87: PoW error mapping and validate_headers chain-walk look correct

In validate_full, mapping:

  • DashError::BlockBadProofOfWorkValidationError::InvalidProofOfWork,
  • DashError::BlockBadTarget and other cases → InvalidHeaderChain with context,

gives clearer, domain-specific errors while still treating all PoW issues as validation failures.

validate_headers:

  • Short-circuits for ValidationMode::None and empty slices,
  • Iterates headers with the correct previous-header pairing and delegates to validate (so mode semantics are honored),
  • Logs a concise debug message on success.

This matches the new tests’ expectations and provides a single, consistent entry point for chain validation.

You could replace the index-based loop with an iterator-based pattern (fold or manual prev tracking) for slightly clearer code, but the current implementation is correct.

Also applies to: 89-120

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Write unit tests for new functionality in Rust
Format Rust code with cargo fmt before committing
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Use trait objects (Arc<dyn StorageManager>, Arc<dyn NetworkManager>) for runtime polymorphism
Use Tokio channels for inter-component message passing
Add comprehensive unit tests in-module for individual components

Files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs
dash-spv/src/validation/**/*.rs

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Maintain modular validation with configurable validation modes (None/Basic/Full) in ValidationMode

Files:

  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs
🧠 Learnings (21)
📓 Common learnings
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/validation/**/*.rs : Maintain modular validation with configurable validation modes (None/Basic/Full) in `ValidationMode`
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: key-wallet/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:37.919Z
Learning: Applies to key-wallet/**/{wallet,account,managed_account,address_pool}/**/*.rs : Always validate network consistency: use the account's network type when creating addresses and assert that operations use the expected network to prevent mainnet/testnet mixing
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/validation/**/*.rs : Maintain modular validation with configurable validation modes (None/Basic/Full) in `ValidationMode`

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/**/*.rs : Use trait-based abstractions for swappable implementations (e.g., `NetworkManager`, `StorageManager`)

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/tests/**/*.rs : Add real network tests with live Dash Core node integration that gracefully handle node unavailability

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/**/*.rs : Use trait objects (`Arc<dyn StorageManager>`, `Arc<dyn NetworkManager>`) for runtime polymorphism

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:37.919Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: key-wallet/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:37.919Z
Learning: Applies to key-wallet/**/{wallet,account,managed_account,address_pool}/**/*.rs : Always validate network consistency: use the account's network type when creating addresses and assert that operations use the expected network to prevent mainnet/testnet mixing

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/network/**/*.rs : Use DNS-first peer discovery with automatic DNS seeds (`dnsseed.dash.org`, `testnet-seed.dashdot.io`) when no explicit peers are configured

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/**/*.rs : Use domain-specific error types (`NetworkError`, `StorageError`, `SyncError`, `ValidationError`, `SpvError`) for error handling

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/sync/**/*.rs : Use sequential phase-based synchronization with `SequentialSyncManager` for organized sync phases

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/network/**/*.rs : When explicit peers are provided, use exclusive mode with only those peers (no DNS discovery)

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/network/**/*.rs : Implement configurable timeouts with recovery mechanisms for network operations

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/types.rs : Define common data structures in `types.rs` including `SyncProgress`, `ValidationMode`, `WatchItem`, etc.

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-02-27T05:44:42.338Z
Learnt from: QuantumExplorer
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 56
File: dash/src/sml/masternode_list_engine/message_request_verification.rs:98-99
Timestamp: 2025-02-27T05:44:42.338Z
Learning: In the Dash codebase, quorum selection for InstantLock verification uses a bit-shifting operation with (64 - n - 1) to extract n bits starting from the second-highest bit of a 64-bit selection hash. The exact reasoning for the extra "-1" isn't documented, but it matches the original C++ implementation for DIP-24 quorum selection.

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/**/*.rs : Add comprehensive unit tests in-module for individual components

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/tests/**/*.rs : Add integration tests in the `tests/` directory for comprehensive test suites

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T07:59:46.015Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T07:59:46.015Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.rs : Test both mainnet and testnet configurations

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T07:59:58.608Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv-ffi/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T07:59:58.608Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv-ffi/tests/unit/**/*.rs : Add corresponding unit tests in `tests/unit/` for each new FFI function

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:01:18.174Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: AGENTS.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:01:18.174Z
Learning: Cover critical parsing, networking, SPV, and wallet flows with tests; add regression tests for fixes; consider property tests with `proptest`

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T07:59:46.015Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T07:59:46.015Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.rs : Write integration tests for network operations in Rust

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: dash-spv/CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-01T08:00:17.379Z
Learning: Applies to dash-spv/src/storage/**/*.rs : Use segmented storage with headers in 10,000-header chunks stored with index files for efficient retrieval

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
📚 Learning: 2025-06-26T15:52:45.327Z
Learnt from: DCG-Claude
Repo: dashpay/rust-dashcore PR: 0
File: :0-0
Timestamp: 2025-06-26T15:52:45.327Z
Learning: In Rust, calling `headers.last().unwrap()` or `headers[headers.len() - 1]` is only safe if the vector is guaranteed non-empty; placing such code outside a tightly-coupled empty check is fragile and risks panics if future refactoring bypasses the check. Prefer pattern matching or moving logic inside the non-empty branch for robustness.

Applied to files:

  • dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs
  • dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs
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dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs (3)
dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs (1)
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dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs (1)
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dash-spv/src/client/config.rs (1)
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dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs (1)
dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs (2)
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dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs (2)
dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs (2)
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dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs (3)
  • new (25-31)
  • mode (64-66)
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dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs (2)
dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs (2)
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dash-spv/src/validation/mod.rs (2)
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🔇 Additional comments (10)
dash-spv/src/client/lifecycle.rs (1)

65-65: ValidationManager is now correctly network-aware at construction

Passing config.network into ValidationManager::new matches the new (mode, network) API and keeps header validation aligned with the configured network, consistent with the modular validation + network-consistency learnings.

Based on learnings, this is the right direction for network-bound validation behavior.

dash-spv/src/validation/headers_test.rs (3)

32-57: Per-header validation tests align with new (mode, network) API and semantics

Constructing HeaderValidator with both ValidationMode and Network in these tests matches the new ctor and clearly exercises:

  • ValidationMode::None short-circuit behavior (always OK),
  • Basic continuity-only checks,
  • Full-mode PoW failures mapped to InvalidProofOfWork,
    without changing the original intent of the tests.

As per coding guidelines on modular validation modes, this keeps tests tightly coupled to the intended mode semantics.

Also applies to: 59-88, 91-107, 108-152


155-199: New validate_headers tests properly cover empty, single, valid, broken, and PoW-failing chains

The new tests around validate_headers confirm:

  • Empty chains succeed for all modes,
  • Basic mode validates internal continuity for single and multi-header chains,
  • Broken links surface as InvalidHeaderChain,
  • Full mode over a single invalid-PoW header yields InvalidProofOfWork.

This matches the implementation in HeaderValidator::validate_headers + validate_full and gives good coverage of the unified chain-entry API.

Based on learnings, this is a solid regression suite for the new chain-validation path.

Also applies to: 201-229, 231-249


252-300: Genesis-connect and mode-switching tests correctly exercise network-bound + mode-bound behavior

Using HeaderValidator::new(…, Network::Dash/Testnet) in the genesis-connect tests and Network::Dash in test_set_validation_mode ensures:

  • validate_connects_to_genesis uses the per-instance network to pick the correct genesis,
  • Mode toggling still affects validate outcomes as before, independent of network.

This keeps tests aligned with the new network-aware validator while preserving existing mode behavior.

Based on learnings, the explicit network parameterization here helps guard against mainnet/testnet confusion.

Also applies to: 303-339

dash-spv/src/validation/manager_test.rs (2)

60-82: Manager ctor tests updated correctly for (mode, network)

The creation + mode-change tests now use ValidationManager::new(…, Network::Dash) while still asserting the same mode semantics, so they accurately track the new ctor signature without altering behavior expectations.

Also applies to: 85-154


85-155: Header validation tests still exercise mode behavior and now go through validate_headers where appropriate

For both single-header and chain scenarios, these tests:

  • Confirm ValidationMode::None bypasses checks (including for broken chains),
  • Confirm Basic mode enforces continuity but not PoW,
  • Confirm Full mode enforces PoW and maps failures to InvalidProofOfWork, both via validate_header and validate_headers.

This is consistent with the refactored HeaderValidator and ValidationManager delegation.

Based on learnings, this keeps coverage aligned with the modular ValidationMode design.

Also applies to: 156-219

dash-spv/src/validation/headers_edge_test.rs (3)

36-47: Genesis and target-boundary tests are correctly wired to the new network-aware validator

Using HeaderValidator::new(ValidationMode::Full, network) in these tests ensures:

  • Genesis checks run against the right Network (via genesis_block(network)),
  • Target edge cases are validated with Full-mode PoW semantics without changing the original intent of the tests.

This aligns with storing Network inside HeaderValidator.

Based on learnings, covering Dash/Testnet/Regtest here is valuable for consensus edge cases.

Also applies to: 51-69, 72-91


93-191: Basic-mode structural edge tests remain valid with network passed in explicitly

Zero/all-0xFF prev-hash, timestamp, and version edge-case tests now construct HeaderValidator::new(ValidationMode::Basic, Network::Dash) but otherwise keep the same expectations (continuity + basic structural acceptance). The change to a network-aware ctor doesn’t alter semantics and the tests still match validate_basic.

Also applies to: 195-215


219-260: Chain-level edge tests now exercise the unified validate_headers API and mode switching

The large-chain, single-header, duplicate-header, and mode-switching tests:

  • Use validate_headers for both success and failure cases (including a 1000-header chain and a mid-chain break),
  • Confirm single-header chains are accepted,
  • Ensure duplicate headers fail with InvalidHeaderChain,
  • Verify that ValidationMode::None always passes while Full fails on invalid PoW and then passes again when switched back to None.

This gives strong coverage of the new chain-level API and dynamic mode behavior.

Based on learnings, this is good regression coverage for the refactored header-chain validation.

Also applies to: 263-281, 283-304, 306-337, 341-373

dash-spv/src/validation/headers.rs (1)

19-23: HeaderValidator now correctly captures network for genesis checks

The new HeaderValidator::new(mode, network) plus network: Network field, and the use of self.network.known_genesis_block_hash() in validate_connects_to_genesis, ensure:

  • Each validator instance is bound to a specific network,
  • Genesis-connect checks are done against the appropriate chain without hardcoded parameters.

This matches the network-consistency and modular-validation learnings.

Based on learnings, this is the right place to anchor network-specific consensus data.

Also applies to: 122-139

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Closing in favour of #237

@xdustinface xdustinface closed this Dec 4, 2025
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