Wallets are how you receive payments on the Stellar network. Orka uses Freighter, a secure browser wallet extension, to manage your Stellar assets.
What is it?
A Stellar wallet stores your secret keys and signs transactions. Freighter is the most popular Stellar wallet — a browser extension that keeps your keys safe while letting you interact with Orka.
Why does Orka use it?
- Self-custody — You control your keys, not Orka
- Security — Private keys never leave your browser
- Speed — Sign transactions in one click
- Compatibility — Works with all Stellar assets and tokens
How does it work?
- Install Freighter — Add the browser extension
- Create or import a wallet — Set up your Stellar account
- Connect to Orka — Link your wallet in workspace settings
- Receive payments — Funds arrive directly in your wallet
- Sign transactions — Approve payments in the Freighter popup
When should you use it?
- Self-custody mode — When you want to hold your own keys
- Receiving payments — Any time you need to get paid on Stellar
- Signing transactions — When approving milestone releases
Common misconceptions
- "I need a wallet to use Orka" — No, Orka has a managed mode where we handle blockchain operations for you
- "Wallets are complicated" — Freighter is as simple as a browser extension
- "I can lose my wallet" — Always back up your recovery phrase. Orka cannot recover lost keys
- "Wallets are only for crypto" — Freighter handles XLM and Stellar-based fiat tokens