Combine Hashing Function into Single Op Code #579
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Description
Presently, we have two hash opcodes. In the future, the FuelVM may want to support a much wider variety of hashing functions. If we follow the same pattern of each hashing function taking its own opcode, we can use up the available opcode space quite quickly.
To remedy this, combining all hash operations into a single
HASH
opcode, where the mode is specified in the immediate value may be a better more sustainable option.Future Modes