Wallet Setup and Connection

To get started, you need a wallet compatible with the Stellar network and able to interact with Soroban smart contracts. Here’s how to choose one and connect it.

What to Look For in a Wallet

• Stellar asset support: Must handle native XLM and custom tokens (stablecoins, NFTs, etc.).
• Clean UI: Easy to use on browser, desktop, or mobile.
• Non-custodial: You retain full control of your private keys.
• Backup & recovery options: For secure account restoration.
• dApp compatibility: Must work with Soroban-based contracts.
• Multi-account support: Manage multiple addresses from a single interface.

✅ Compatible Wallets with Soroswap.Finance

These wallets are fully integrated via stellar-wallets-kit and work seamlessly with the Soroswap app.

Wallet	Type	Best for	Key Features
Freighter	Browser extension, web	Web users & dApps	Fast, non-custodial, multi-account support
xBull	Web, mobile, extension	Advanced users, traders	Multi-asset, built-in swap, open source
Hana Wallet	Mobile, web	Beginners & privacy-first	Simple UI, multi-chain, Stellar NFTs
Lobstr	Mobile, web	Everyday use	Friendly UI, social payments, widely used
Rabet	Extension, desktop, mobile	Desktop-first new users	Lightweight, intuitive, good for dApp interaction
Albedo	Web (redirect)	Quick signing	No install needed, fast transaction authorization
HOT Wallet	Telegram mini app	Multi-chain web3 users	Non-custodial, $HOT token mining, EVM support

Quick Recommendations\ ^{- Using Soroswap in the browser? → Go with Freighter, Rabet, or xBull}\ ^{- Prefer mobile? → Try Lobstr, Hana, or HOT Wallet}\ ^{- Need fast signing with no setup? → Use Albedo}

🌐 Connecting to the Stellar Network

Connecting your wallet to Stellar is required to interact with tokens, perform swaps, and use Soroban dApps.

Choosing the Network

• Mainnet: For real transactions and assets.
  Passphrase: Public Global Stellar Network ; September 2015
• Testnet: For development and testing (used with Soroswap test version).
  Passphrase: Test SDF Network ; December 2014

To learn how to use Soroswap Testnet Overview.

Configuring Your Wallet

• Select network: Most wallets allow switching between Mainnet and Testnet in settings.
• Enter passphrase: Required by some wallets to connect correctly.
• (Optional) Set custom Horizon node: Advanced users can configure a custom Horizon URL (e.g., ANKR node).