Stacks Network

Within Stacks Network, Proof of Transfer consensus shapes transaction processing and confirmation for a Bitcoin smart contract layer. Other network-specific components include Clarity smart contracts, STX transaction fees, and sBTC programmable Bitcoin, which influence settlement, interoperability, or the execution environment. Use this page when changes to Proof of Transfer consensus or Clarity smart contracts alter the operation of Stacks Network; documented effects on STX transaction fees, node participation, or developer tooling also fit the tag. The boundary for Stacks Network is its ledger and technical ecosystem: STX markets and stand-alone products are separate unless they affect Proof of Transfer consensus or Clarity smart contracts.