Ethereum error when starting Op-Geth node in archive mode: “incompatible state schema”
I’m asking for help fixing a critical error I encountered when setting up an Optimism Layer 2 Rollup testnet on my Ethereum (ETH) Op-Geth node. The issue has been present for some time and I’ve followed the official Optimism documentation to ensure proper configuration and setup.
Step-by-step configuration
Here’s what I’ve done so far:
- Op-Geth node initialized: Successfully initialized Op-Geth node with default settings.
- Rollup testnet configured: Set up rollup testnet with Optimism, including configuring the node to use “archive” mode.
- Verified node state: Using tools like
ethers.jsorrollup-testnet-api, verified that the node’s state is in an incompatible schema.
Error details
The specific error encountered is:
Ethereum: Failed to start op-geth node with archive mode: "incompatible state schema"
Troubleshooting attempts
To resolve this issue, I tried the following:
- Reset node
: Attempted to reset the op-geth node to its original state using
ethers.jsor other tools.
- Reconfigure rollup testnet: Reconfigured rollup testnet to use a different archive mode, but that did not resolve the issue.
- Check node logs
: Examined the Op-Geth node logs for error messages that may provide more insight into the issue.
Questions and Concerns
I am concerned about the potential impact of this error on the functionality and overall performance of my Rollup testnet. If you have encountered a similar issue, please share your experience or offer suggestions on how to resolve this issue.
To facilitate troubleshooting, I would appreciate any additional information you can provide, such as:
- Your Op-Geth version and node configuration
- Any error messages or logs that might be helpful in understanding the issue
- Steps you have taken to verify the status of the node
Thank you for your time and help. I look forward to hearing from you and working together to resolve this challenge.
Optimism Documentation: For reference, please read the official Optimism documentation on setting up a Layer 2 rollup testnet with Op-Geth:
If you want to provide more information or share your experience, just reply and I will do my best to help you.