make networks doc more readable by using table - by claude (#1649)

Author: jeesunikim

docs/learn/fundamentals/networks.mdx

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 # Networks
 
-Stellar has three networks: the public network (Mainnet, also called Pubnet or the Public Network), the test network (Testnet), and a dev network (Futurenet). Mainnet is the main network used by applications in production. It connects to real financial rails and requires XLM to cover minimum balances, transaction fees, and rent. The Testnet is a smaller, free-to-use network maintained by SDF that functions like the Mainnet but doesn’t connect to real money. It has a built-in testnet XLM faucet (called Friendbot), and it resets on a regular cadence, so it's the best place for developers to test applications when they need a stable environment that mirrors Mainnet functionality. Futurenet is a dev network you can use to test more bleeding edge features that also has access to its own Friendbot. It resets whenever a reset is necessary, so it's not as predictable as Testnet, but it is where new features may be introduced before they are implemented in stable releases.
+Stellar has three networks: the public network (Mainnet, also called Pubnet or the Public Network), the test network (Testnet), and a dev network (Futurenet).
 
-## Stats: Mainnet versus Testnet versus Futurenet
+- **Mainnet** is the main network used by applications in production. It connects to real financial rails and requires XLM to cover minimum balances, transaction fees, and rent.
+- **Testnet** is a smaller, free-to-use network maintained by SDF that functions like Mainnet but doesn't connect to real money. It resets on a regular cadence, making it the best place for developers to test applications in a stable environment that mirrors Mainnet functionality.
+- **Futurenet** is a dev network for testing bleeding-edge features. It resets whenever necessary, so it's less predictable than Testnet, but it's where new features are introduced before stable releases.
 
-### Mainnet
+## Network Comparison
 
-- Validator nodes are run by the public
-- SDF offers free [Horizon Testnet and Futurenet Instances](../../data/apis/api-providers.mdx#sdf-provided-horizon) to interact with the Testnet and Futurenet. The ecosystem has [Horizon providers](../../data/apis/api-providers.mdx) whom offer instances for Testnet and Mainnet. You can [run your own Horizon](../../data/apis/horizon/admin-guide/overview.mdx) or use an instance offered by an [infrastructure provider](../../data/apis/api-providers.mdx).
-- You need to fund your account with XLM from another account
-- Mainnet is limited to 1,000 operations per ledger and will be limited to a maximum of 100 smart contract transactions per ledger (the precise amount of smart contract txs per ledger can vary greatly depending on transaction [resource limits](./fees-resource-limits-metering.mdx#resource-limitations)).
-  - See more detailed smart contract network settings in the section on [Fees and Metering](./fees-resource-limits-metering.mdx).
-- No publicly available RPC, see RPC service providers [here](../../data/apis/api-providers.mdx)
+| Feature | Mainnet | Testnet | Futurenet |
+| --- | --- | --- | --- |
+| **Purpose** | Production network | Stable testing environment | Bleeding-edge feature testing |
+| **Validator Nodes** | Run by the public | SDF runs three core validator nodes | SDF runs core validator nodes |
+| **Funding** | Real XLM required from another account | Free via Friendbot | Free via Friendbot |
+| **Horizon Instance** | [Multiple providers available](../../data/apis/api-providers.mdx) | [Free SDF instance](https://horizon-testnet.stellar.org/) | [Free SDF instance](https://horizon-futurenet.stellar.org) |
+| **RPC Endpoints** | [Third-party providers only](../../data/apis/api-providers.mdx) | [Free SDF endpoints](../../data/apis/api-providers.mdx#sdf-provided-rpc) | [Free SDF endpoints](../../data/apis/api-providers.mdx#sdf-provided-rpc) |
+| **Operations per Ledger** | 1,000 | 100 | 100 |
+| **Smart Contract Transactions per Ledger** | Max 100\* | 1 | 1 |
+| **Network Resets** | Never | Regular cadence | As needed (unpredictable) |
+| **Friendbot Available** | No | Yes (10,000 XLM) | Yes (10,000 XLM) |
 
-### Testnet
+\*The precise amount can vary based on [resource limits](./fees-resource-limits-metering.mdx#resource-limitations). See [Fees and Metering](./fees-resource-limits-metering.mdx) for detailed smart contract network settings.
 
-- SDF runs three core validator nodes
-- SDF offers a free [Horizon instance](https://horizon-testnet.stellar.org/) you can use to interact with the Testnet
-- Friendbot is a faucet you can use for free Testnet XLM
-- Testnet is limited to 100 operations per ledger and one smart contract transaction per ledger
-- SDF offers free RPC endpoints, more information [here](../../data/apis/api-providers.mdx#sdf-provided-rpc)
+## Friendbot
 
-### Futurenet
+Friendbot is a bot that funds accounts with fake XLM on Testnet or Futurenet. You can request XLM from Friendbot using the [Stellar Lab](../../tools/lab/account.mdx#fund-account) or with various SDKs.
 
-- SDF runs core validator nodes
-- SDF offers a free [Horizon instance](https://horizon-futurenet.stellar.org) you can use to interact with the Futurenet
-- Friendbot is a faucet you can use for free Futurenet XLM
-- Futurenet is limited to 100 operations per ledger and one smart contract transaction per ledger
-- SDF offers free RPC endpoints, more information [here](../../data/apis/api-providers.mdx#sdf-provided-rpc)
+**Key details:**
 
-## Friendbot
+- Requests are rate limited, so use wisely
+- Provides 10,000 fake XLM when funding a new account
+- For multiple accounts: fund your first account with Friendbot, then use that account to fund subsequent accounts using the Create Account operation
+
+## Getting Started
+
+**For Production:** Use Mainnet with real XLM and production-ready infrastructure.
 
-Friendbot is a bot that funds accounts with fake XLM on Testnet or Futurenet. You can request XLM from Friendbot using the [Stellar Lab](../../tools/lab/account.mdx) or with various SDKs. Requests to Friendbot are rate limited, so use it wisely. Friendbot provides 10,000 fake XLM when funding a new account.
+**For Testing:** Use Testnet for stable development and testing that mirrors production behavior.
 
-If you are creating multiple accounts, you can fund your first account with Friendbot and then use that first account to fund your subsequent accounts using the Create Account operation.
+**For Experimental Features:** Use Futurenet to test the latest features before they're released.
 
 ## Testnet and Futurenet data reset