@eth-optimism/core-utils

What is @eth-optimism/core-utils?

@eth-optimism/core-utils is a utility library for working with the Optimism Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum. It provides various tools and utilities to facilitate the development and interaction with the Optimism network.

What are @eth-optimism/core-utils's main functionalities?

Merkle Tree Utilities

This feature allows you to create and manipulate Merkle Trees, which are essential for various cryptographic proofs in blockchain technology.

const { MerkleTree } = require('@eth-optimism/core-utils');

const elements = ['a', 'b', 'c'];
const tree = new MerkleTree(elements);
const root = tree.getRoot();
console.log('Merkle Root:', root);

Hexadecimal Utilities

Provides utilities for converting between hexadecimal strings and buffers, which is useful for encoding and decoding data in Ethereum transactions.

const { toHexString, fromHexString } = require('@eth-optimism/core-utils');

const hexString = toHexString(Buffer.from('hello'));
console.log('Hex String:', hexString);
const buffer = fromHexString(hexString);
console.log('Buffer:', buffer.toString());

Address Utilities

Includes functions for validating and formatting Ethereum addresses, ensuring they are correctly checksummed.

const { isAddress, getAddress } = require('@eth-optimism/core-utils');

const address = '0x1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef12345678';
console.log('Is Address:', isAddress(address));
console.log('Checksummed Address:', getAddress(address));

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web3-utils is part of the Web3.js library and provides a wide range of utility functions for Ethereum development, such as encoding/decoding data, working with addresses, and handling big numbers. It offers broader functionality compared to @eth-optimism/core-utils, which is more focused on Optimism-specific utilities.

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README

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