diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d2e9684..f8ff8b6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ We'll review and merge within 24 hours.
 | `icon` | string (URL) | Yes | App icon URL. Must be HTTPS. PNG or SVG, 128x128px recommended. |
 | `url` | string (URL) | Yes | DApp URL. Must be HTTPS. |
 | `category` | string | Yes | One of: `defi`, `tools`, `gaming`, `social`, `nft`, `identity`, `other` |
-| `networks` | string[] | Yes | Supported networks: `preview`, `preprod`, `mainnet`, or `*` for all. |
+| `networks` | string[] | Yes | Supported networks: `stagenet`, `preview`, `preprod`, `mainnet`, or `*` for all. |
 | `contracts` | object[] | No | Verified public contracts for this app. Used by 1AM Explorer to show partner themes and verified badges. |
 | `featured` | boolean | No | Set by maintainers only. Do not include in submissions. |
 | `new` | boolean | No | Automatically set for new listings. Removed after 30 days. |
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ We'll review and merge within 24 hours.
 | Field | Type | Required | Description |
 |---|---|---|---|
 | `address` | string | Yes | 64-character Midnight contract address hex. |
-| `network` | string | Yes | Contract network: `preview`, `preprod`, or `mainnet`. Must also be listed in the app `networks`. |
+| `network` | string | Yes | Contract network: `stagenet`, `preview`, `preprod`, or `mainnet`. Must also be listed in the app `networks`. |
 | `name` | string | Yes | Human-readable contract name. Max 40 chars. |
 | `role` | string | Yes | Short role label, such as `Registry`, `Application`, or `Router`. |
 | `description` | string | Yes | One-line contract description. Max 120 chars. |
diff --git a/validate.js b/validate.js
index 00f9680..13d9f14 100644
--- a/validate.js
+++ b/validate.js
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ const fs = require('fs');
 const path = require('path');
 
 const VALID_CATEGORIES = ['defi', 'tools', 'gaming', 'social', 'nft', 'identity', 'other'];
-const VALID_NETWORKS = ['preview', 'preprod', 'mainnet', '*'];
+const VALID_NETWORKS = ['stagenet', 'preview', 'preprod', 'mainnet', '*'];
 const VALID_CONTRACT_THEMES = ['ascend'];
 const MAX_ID_LENGTH = 32;
 const MAX_NAME_LENGTH = 40;
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ for (const app of registry.apps) {
         }
 
         if (!VALID_NETWORKS.includes(contract.network) || contract.network === '*') {
-          fail(`Invalid contract network "${contract.network}" — must be one of: preview, preprod, mainnet`);
+          fail(`Invalid contract network "${contract.network}" — must be one of: stagenet, preview, preprod, mainnet`);
         } else if (!Array.isArray(app.networks) || (!app.networks.includes('*') && !app.networks.includes(contract.network))) {
           fail(`contract network "${contract.network}" is not listed in app.networks`);
         } else {