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Michael Sproul 58e52f8f40 Write validator definitions atomically (#2338)
## Issue Addressed

Closes https://github.com/sigp/lighthouse/issues/2159

## Proposed Changes

Rather than trying to write the validator definitions to disk directly, use a temporary file called `.validator_defintions.yml.tmp` and then atomically rename it to `validator_definitions.yml`. This avoids truncating the primary file, which can cause permanent damage when the disk is full.

The same treatment is also applied to the validator key cache, although the situation is less dire if it becomes corrupted because it can just be deleted without the user having to reimport keys or resupply passwords.

## Additional Info

* `File::create` truncates upon opening: https://doc.rust-lang.org/std/fs/struct.File.html#method.create
* `fs::rename` uses `rename` on UNIX and `MoveFileEx` on Windows: https://doc.rust-lang.org/std/fs/fn.rename.html
* UNIX `rename` call is atomic: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/322038/is-mv-atomic-on-my-fs
* Windows `MoveFileEx` is _not_ atomic in general, and Windows lacks any clear API for atomic file renames :(
   https://stackoverflow.com/questions/167414/is-an-atomic-file-rename-with-overwrite-possible-on-windows

## Further Work

* Consider whether we want to try a different Windows syscall as part of #2333. The `rust-atomicwrites` crate seems promising, but actually uses the same syscall under the hood presently: https://github.com/untitaker/rust-atomicwrites/issues/27.
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Lighthouse: Ethereum 2.0

An open-source Ethereum 2.0 client, written in Rust and maintained by Sigma Prime.

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Overview

Lighthouse is:

  • Ready for use on Eth2 mainnet.
  • Fully open-source, licensed under Apache 2.0.
  • Security-focused. Fuzzing techniques have been continuously applied and several external security reviews have been performed.
  • Built in Rust, a modern language providing unique safety guarantees and excellent performance (comparable to C++).
  • Funded by various organisations, including Sigma Prime, the Ethereum Foundation, ConsenSys, the Decentralization Foundation and private individuals.
  • Actively involved in the specification and security analysis of the Ethereum 2.0 specification.

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The Lighthouse team acknowledges 0x00000000219ab540356cBB839Cbe05303d7705Fa as the canonical Eth2 deposit contract address.

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The Lighthouse Book contains information for users and developers.

The Lighthouse team maintains a blog at lighthouse.sigmaprime.io which contains periodical progress updates, roadmap insights and interesting findings.

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Lighthouse maintains two permanent branches:

  • stable: Always points to the latest stable release.
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