Modifying EVM Storage to Seed Token Balances in Testing

This post explores the concept of modifying EVM storage directly with a seeding function in order to simplify testing of smart contracts. It explains how EVM storage works, provides code examples, and demonstrates how to use Hardhat.js to manipulate the local EVM storage. The article also discusses nested mappings and offers a helper function for directly modifying storage. Overall, it offers insights into improving testing processes for smart contracts.