Ethereum API Key Syntax Error for Private Transaction
The issue you are facing is a syntax error in the JavaScript used to send private transactions on the Optimism Network. The error occurs when the code tries to access the rVCbipD-Y1F environment variable and encounters non-standard syntax.
Understanding the Error
In the script, const { rVCbipD-Y1F, "private_key is here" } = process.env; attempts to assign the value of the rVCbipD-Y1F environment variable to two properties: the string "private_key is here" and another unknown property called rVCbipD-Y1F. This syntax is not valid in JavaScript.
Syntax Error
The Node.js used in this script is unable to convert the value of the environment variable to a JavaScript expression. It throws an error when it encounters a non-standard token, such as - instead of the expected assignment operator =.
Troubleshooting
To resolve this issue, make sure your code uses the standard syntax for accessing environment variables and properties. Here’s how you can modify your script:
// file:///C:/Users/HP/private-sendtx/sendPrivateTx.mjs:7
const { rVCbipD-Y1F } = process.env; // Use the correct assignment operator '='
If you use the standard assignment operator = instead of - as the separator, you should be able to resolve the syntax error.
Additional Tips
To improve the robustness of your code, consider using environment variables with a specific prefix (e.g. rVCbipD-Y1F) and separated by underscores (_) for better organization. This will help avoid similar errors in the future.
For example :
// file:///C:/Users/HP/private-sendtx/sendPrivateTx.mjs:7
const { rVCbipD_Y1F, "private_key is here" } = process.env;
By following the steps below and making sure your code uses the standard syntax to access environment variables and properties, you should be able to resolve the syntax error and successfully send private transactions over the Optimism Network.