Execution Trees

Execution Trees are visual or data structures that represent all possible paths a program can take from a starting point. Each node in the tree represents a state of the program, and each branch represents a transaction or function call.

In automated proving, these trees are used to visualize the flow of logic and identify where a protocol might fail. By analyzing the tree, developers can see exactly which sequence of events leads to an invalid state.

This is highly effective for debugging complex interactions in derivative protocols where the order of operations matters. It helps in understanding the impact of specific inputs on the overall system state.

It serves as a roadmap for security researchers to navigate the protocol's architecture. It is an essential tool for formalizing the analysis of decentralized systems.