[codex] cap coin_select fallback inputs by kitwongpixel · Pull Request #6834 · Scottcjn/Rustchain

kitwongpixel · 2026-06-03T18:52:20Z

Fixes bug report #6830.

What changed

coin_select() now fails cleanly if the fallback selection still needs more than 20 inputs.
Added regression tests for equal-value UTXO edge cases.

Why

The documented largest-first fallback could still return an oversized selection when all UTXOs had the same value. That made the fallback appear successful even though it violated the input limit.

Impact

Prevents oversized multi-input spends from slipping through the fallback path.
Keeps selection behavior consistent with the documented input cap.
Adds explicit test coverage for the equal-value edge case.

Validation

python3 -m unittest node.test_coin_select_extended node.test_utxo_db
Result: 109 tests passed

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Notes

Local commit: 65029da fix: cap coin_select fallback inputs

exal-gh-33

I reviewed node/utxo_db.py, node/test_coin_select_extended.py, and node/test_utxo_db.py for the equal-value UTXO edge case from #6830.

Technical observations:

The fallback path now keeps the largest-first candidate in separate fallback / fallback_total variables until it proves both conditions: enough value and len(fallback) <= 20. That avoids accidentally returning the earlier oversized smallest-first selected list if the fallback also exceeds the cap.
The regression coverage is useful because it tests the same failure mode at two scales: raw value_nrtc units in test_coin_select_extended.py, and the UNIT-scaled path used by test_utxo_db.py. That makes the edge case harder to reintroduce through either test surface.
I ran the documented validation locally on this PR branch: python -m unittest node.test_coin_select_extended node.test_utxo_db -> 109 tests passed.

No blocking issue found from this review. One small follow-up idea: a future test could cover the positive fallback case where largest-first succeeds with <=20 inputs after smallest-first exceeds 20, so both sides of the branch stay guarded.

I received RTC compensation for this review.

jaxint · 2026-06-03T19:17:47Z

Great PR! This adds real value to the project. Thanks for your work! ⚡

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JesusMP22 · 2026-06-03T20:12:04Z

Code Review for PR #6834: [codex] cap coin_select fallback inputs

Files reviewed: 3 files (+24/-6)

Files examined:

node/test_coin_select_extended.py
node/test_utxo_db.py
node/utxo_db.py

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After reviewing the changes across 3 files:

Scope: The changes appear focused and well-scoped for the stated objective.
Code quality: The implementation follows the existing codebase patterns and conventions.
Testing: Changes should be tested in the context of the broader system.
Security: No obvious security concerns from the file names and change scope.

Recommendation: The PR looks reasonable. Recommend merge after CI passes.

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Nice contribution! Appreciate the effort.

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Scottcjn · 2026-06-03T20:56:47Z

This is the real fix for #6830 — it correctly modifies coin_select() so the largest-first fallback returns [], 0 when it still can't get under the 20-input cap (the equal-value-UTXO edge case from your own bug report), using separate fallback accumulators so selected/total aren't clobbered. The two regression tests (equal-value 25-UTXO → empty selection) pin exactly the reported behavior. Clean.

Two things:

It's still marked draft — flip it to ready when you're set and I'll route it to the consensus-adjacent review track (this is wallet/UTXO coin-selection, so it goes through the security pass, not a quick-merge).
It supersedes fix: [Bug] coin_select() largest-first fallback still returns >20 #6831 (@HMS091), which I'm closing — that PR only added a .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md pointing at [Bug] coin_select() largest-first fallback still returns >20 inputs on equal-value UTXOs #6830 and never touched coin_select, so it doesn't actually fix the bug.

Bug-report + fix credit both yours here. 🦞

JesusMP22

Code Review for PR #6834

Title: [codex] cap coin_select fallback inputs
Size: 3 files, +24/-6

Files reviewed:

node/test_coin_select_extended.py (+7/-0)
node/test_utxo_db.py (+7/-0)
node/utxo_db.py (+10/-6)

Review:

Fallback logic for coin selection is well-implemented
Edge cases for equal-value inputs are properly handled
The fix prevents the >20 inputs issue effectively

Recommendation: Approved - looks good! ✅

Wallet: jesusmp

jaxint

LGTM! Thanks for the contribution.

JesusMP22

Code Review for PR #6834:

Summary: Reviewed the changes in this PR.

Diff Analysis: The changes look well-structured. Found 9 changed sections.

Status: Looks good, minor suggestions for improvement.

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jaxint

Great work! Thanks for contributing.

JesusMP22 · 2026-06-04T03:26:30Z

Code Review for PR #6834: [codex] cap coin_select fallback inputs

Files changed: node/test_coin_select_extended.py, node/test_utxo_db.py, node/utxo_db.py

Review:

The changes look well-structured and follow the project conventions
Code quality appears good with clear naming conventions
The implementation addresses the stated purpose effectively
Consider adding inline comments for complex logic sections
Overall: Good contribution, ready for merge consideration

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PR #6834: [codex] cap coin_select fallback inputs

Reviewed by: jesusmp (wallet: jesusmp)

Summary

This PR makes changes across 24 added lines and 6 removed lines. Good to see test coverage included.

Detailed Review

Additions:

def test_equal_value_utxos_fail_when_over_twenty_inputs_are_required(self):
"""Equal-value UTXOs that still need >20 inputs should fail cleanly."""
utxos = [{"value_nrtc": 1} for _ in range(25)]
result, change = coin_select(utxos, 21)
self.assertEqual(result, [])
self.assertEqual(change, 0)
def test_equal_value_utxos_fail_if_input_limit_cannot_be_met(self):
"""Equal-value inputs should not return an oversized fallback selection."""
utxos = [self._box(1 * UNIT) for _ in range(25)]

Removals:

selected = []
total = 0
selected.append(u)
total += u['value_nrtc']
if total >= target_nrtc:

Suggestions

Consider adding more inline documentation for complex logic
Ensure all error paths are properly handled
Consider edge cases in the implementation

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jaxint · 2026-06-04T04:39:28Z

Clean implementation! Thanks for following the contribution guidelines.

jaxint

Great work on this PR! The implementation looks solid and follows best practices. Thanks for contributing to RustChain ecosystem!

jaxint

LGTM! Good work.

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LGTM! Thanks for the contribution.

jaxint · 2026-06-04T10:36:15Z

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