Prototype docs. APIs may change while SDKs and verifier libraries harden.
Stake + weights
Stake is the BTC-backed weight behind a bond.
Char uses stake snapshots so leader selection and quorum checks are deterministic for a block context.
More active stake means more proposal weight. New stake does not count immediately; it becomes active through the snapshot schedule.
For wallet automation, see /docs/guides/stake-auto-manager.