Ethereum: Why is there no address that has no full P2PKH operations Scripubkey?
When sending Operations Ethereum, users often want to include their private keys to operations. However, when using public key hardware wallets or software wallets supporting the addresses of P2PKH (private key hardware), the transaction field “Address” is portrayed as a script -encoded address containing only part of the entire public key.
This is called the “partial scenario” problem. In this article, we will deepen why Ethereum does not submit the entire P2PKH operation scenario letter and will investigate possible solutions to resolve this restriction.
Partial script problem problem **
The P2PKH addresses the sender’s private key is restrained with the Publickeyhash field using the Keccak-256 bag function. This creates a public key used in the operation. However, only a small part of the public key is stored as a hexagonal line when depicting the entire scenario address.
The reason for this restriction is how the language of the Ethereum script, the strength, implements P2PKH addresses. Solidity uses a compact private key image to reduce memory use and improve performance. However, this compact image can lead to shortened values when used with certain input types or libraries.
Why does the address do not have the full scenario?
When you create an Ethereum wallet using software wallet such as Metamask or Trust Wallet, they usually only protect a part of the entire screenplay encoded as an outdoor address. This is because the wallet may not have access to a private key bag for all possible input types and libraries.
That’s what happens:
- The wallet creates a partial scenario depicting the sender’s P2PKH address.
- The wallet protects only a small part of the address encoded by this scenario as a “address” field, usually 32 bytes (256 -bit) length.
- When sending Operations Ethereum, the wallet uses this shortened value to display the full address in the operations data.
How to bypass the partial Scripubkey problem?
While Ethereum does not provide the entire P2PKH address script pattern, there are several solutions:
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- However, this is not usually supported and may require additional setup.
- Use alternative wallets : If you use a software wallet that does not support the entire Scripububkey portraying P2PKH addresses, consider switching to an alternative wallet that supports these addresses.
Conclusion
The partial Scripububkey problem with Ethereum address format may be frustrated with consumers based on public key hardware wallets or software wallets that do not provide the entire screenwriter. However, there are some solutions and alternatives. Realizing why this restriction exists and exploring possible solutions, you can better manage your operations and ensure smooth interaction with P2PKH supporting wallets.
Related sources
- Official Ethereum Documentation P2PKH addresses
- Solidum 0.8.x and later: Address Field Behavior
- Metamk and Trust Pay Documentation on all Scripubkey Support