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Understanding Ethereum’s Permissioned Transfer Rule
When you implement a fee-free ERC-20 token contract on the Ethereum blockchain and grant it permission to use your digital wallet funds for specific purposes, including transferring a certain amount of tokens, there are rules that must be followed. In this article, we’ll explore what happens when these conditions are met and when transactions related to permitted transfers can occur.
Permission Transaction
To initiate a permissioned transfer, you need to perform the following steps:
- Granting Permission: You grant permission under the contract to use the wallet funds for a specific purpose.
- Creating a Permission: A “permit” is created in your contract that specifies the amount of tokens and the recipients authorized to spend those tokens.
- Funds Transfer: The recipient of the authorized transfer is asked to sign a permit, which is proof that they received the approved tokens.
Token Transfer Before Transfer
Let’s say you transfer your 20 ERC-20 tokens from one wallet to another before transferring them using “transferFrom”. Here’s what might happen:
- Transaction Creation: The transfer of funds (20 tokens) is recorded in the transaction log.
- Verification and Validation: The recipient’s wallet verifies the signature on the permit that was signed by your contract. If everything is valid, they validate the transfer.
- Permit Renewal: Your contract’s permission to issue these tokens remains active, but you no longer have direct access to them.
When Authorized Transfers Occur
Authorized transfers can occur in several cases:
- Approved Transactions: The recipient wallet has signed the authorization and confirmed the transfer by transferring your tokens.
- Recipient Signs Authorization: Recipient wallets verify their signatures on the authorized transfer authorization before approving the transaction.
Potential Issues and Mitigations
While authorization transfers can be useful for token management, there are scenarios where they may not work as intended:
- Wallet Signing Authorizations: If multiple wallet owners sign an authorized transfer authorization, discrepancies in token balances may occur.
- Recipient Wallets Failed to Confirm: If the recipient wallet fails to confirm or validate the transferred tokens, the transaction will fail.
Risk Mitigation
To avoid potential issues with permissioned transfers:
- Verify Signatures
: Always verify that the recipient’s signature on the permission is valid before approving the transfer.
- Monitor Wallet Activity: Regularly review the recipient’s wallet transactions for any discrepancies or suspicious activity.
- Implement Token Management
: Use a token management system to maintain accurate and up-to-date information about your tokens.
By understanding the permissioned transfer rule in Ethereum, you can better manage your ERC-20 tokens and ensure that they are used as intended. While there may be scenarios where permissioned transfers do not work as expected, there are steps you can take to mitigate the potential risk and maintain transparency throughout the process.