Coming from Stellar → Avalanche
Complete guide for Stellar users transitioning to Avalanche blockchain. Learn about Avalanche alternatives to Lobstr wallet, Stellar DEX, and payment rails. Covers asset bridging, DeFi protocols, staking, and smart contract development for Stellar developers.
Wallet: Lobstr → Core
Use Core on Avalanche similar to Lobstr on Stellar. Install Core and back up your recovery phrase.
Bridge from Stellar
Bridge assets to Avalanche using a multi-chain bridge aggregator.
Get AVAX (Gas)
Buy AVAX on Kraken or use Core Buy.
DEX on Avalanche
Swap tokens on Blackhole or LFJ.
NFTs on Avalanche
Explore NFTs on Salvor or Joepegs.
Explorer: StellarExpert → Snowtrace
Use Snowtrace to inspect transactions and contracts.
Claim a .avax Domain
Get a human-readable .avax name with Avvy.
Stake AVAX (Native)
Stake AVAX directly through Core Wallet to earn rewards (typically 8-10% APY) by delegating to validators. Your AVAX remains in your custody and can be unstaked after the delegation period (minimum 2 weeks).
Liquid Staking Alternatives
Explore liquid staking with Benqi (receive sAVAX) or Hypha (formerly GoGoPool, receive ggAVAX) to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity. Use your liquid staking tokens in DeFi protocols for additional yield opportunities.
Join the Community
Join the official Avalanche Discord server to connect with developers, get technical support, participate in community events, and stay updated on ecosystem news and announcements.
Try SocialFi
Discover SocialFi on Avalanche with The Arena, a decentralized social platform where you can connect, share content, and engage with the community while maintaining ownership of your social graph and content.
Developers: Docs & Tools
Access comprehensive developer documentation, Avalanche Academy tutorials, grant programs, and builder tools. Avalanche is EVM-compatible, so your Solidity contracts and Ethereum tooling (Hardhat, Foundry, Remix) work seamlessly. Deploy with faster finality and lower costs.