Add Canton Blockchain (NONEVM-3438) #2332
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This PR introduces support for Canton blockchain networks within the testing framework, enabling developers to spin up Canton network simulations with configurable numbers of validators.
Key changes include:
- Added Canton as a new blockchain type with validation and family mappings
- Implemented container orchestration for Canton infrastructure (Postgres, Canton nodes, Splice validators, and Nginx proxy)
- Configured reverse proxy routing for accessing Canton participant APIs through standardized localhost endpoints
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| File | Description |
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| framework/components/blockchain/blockchain.go | Adds Canton type constants, input validation, and routing logic for Canton network initialization |
| framework/components/blockchain/canton.go | Implements the main Canton network setup function coordinating container deployment |
| framework/components/blockchain/canton/canton.go | Defines Canton node container configuration including health checks and HOCON config generation |
| framework/components/blockchain/canton/splice.go | Configures Splice application containers for Canton validator operations |
| framework/components/blockchain/canton/postgres.go | Sets up Postgres database containers with initialization scripts for Canton storage |
| framework/components/blockchain/canton/nginx.go | Configures Nginx reverse proxy for routing to Canton participant APIs |
| framework/.changeset/v0.13.0.md | Documents the feature addition in changelog |
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This adds support for spinning up a local Canton Network blockchain to the testing framework.
This pull request adds support for the Canton blockchain to the testing framework. It introduces new configuration options, endpoints, and documentation for running and interacting with a local Canton network, including support for multiple validators and detailed API access. The changes span documentation, configuration, workflow, and implementation.
Canton blockchain support:
TypeCantonblockchain type andFamilyCantonchain family, along with support for thecantonvalue in configuration validation and chain family mapping inblockchain.go. [1] [2] [3]NumberOfCantonValidatorsfield in the blockchain input struct to configure the number of Canton validators, and extended the output struct to include newCantonEndpointsfor accessing Canton-specific APIs. [1] [2]newCantonfunction incanton.go, which provisions the required containers (Postgres, Canton, Splice, Nginx), sets up endpoints for the super validator and participants, and returns the configuration for use in tests.Documentation and workflow:
canton.md.