Network types
Overview of the different network types and their use cases.
Clarinet supports different network types to cater to various development and testing needs:
| Network | Description | Use case |
|---|---|---|
simnet | Optimized for fast feedback loops, introspection, and portability. | Ideal for initial development and unit-testing. |
devnet | Local Stacks and Bitcoin nodes running on Docker for faster feedback loops. | Use for integration tests or local frontend development. |
testnet | A pre-production network that offers a realistic environment for testing. | Ideal for final testing before deploying to Mainnet. |
mainnet | The production network where real transactions occur. | Use when you're ready to deploy your smart contract to production. |