solc changed the json output format, and now the asm.json parsing crashes if solc > 0.4.16.
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Tech stack
python
Domain
blockchaintooling
Issue type
bug
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3
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1-3 hours
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fresh
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clear
Prerequisites
Pythonsolc JSON output format
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80
Research direction
Examine the code that parses solc's asm.json output, likely in the main disassembly logic. Compare the JSON structure for solc versions <=0.4.16 and >0.4.16. Update the parsing to handle the new format.
EVM Source Code: crash if solc > 0.4.16 · crytic/ethersplay#3 | Good First Issue
