Querying Clarity Contract State Without Fees: A Guide to Read-Only Functions
How Clarity's define-read-only functions let you inspect contract state with zero STX fees, with examples, composition patterns, and verification steps.
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How Clarity's define-read-only functions let you inspect contract state with zero STX fees, with examples, composition patterns, and verification steps.
Clarity’s (define-read-only) functions let dApp developers fetch contract data without spending gas or risking state changes. Learn how they work, when to use them, and the key trade‑offs in this concise guide.
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