Freighter
Connect your Stellar wallet for self-custody mode.
Freighter is a Stellar wallet browser extension that lets you connect your own wallet to ORKA for self-custody mode.
What is Self-Custody?
In self-custody mode, you hold your own keys. ORKA never has access to your wallet. You sign transactions directly in your browser.
Connecting Freighter
- Install the Freighter browser extension
- Create or import a Stellar wallet
- Go to ORKA settings → Wallet
- Click Connect Freighter
- Approve the connection in the extension
Make sure you back up your Freighter seed phrase. If you lose it, you lose access to your wallet permanently.
Self-Custody vs Managed
| Feature | Managed Mode | Self-Custody | |---------|-------------|--------------| | Key storage | ORKA holds keys | You hold keys | | Transaction signing | ORKA signs | You sign in browser | | Recovery | Password reset | Seed phrase only | | Best for | Most users | Crypto-native users |
Signing Transactions
When you connect Freighter:
- ORKA prepares the transaction
- Freighter prompts you to sign
- You review and approve in the extension
- The transaction is submitted to Stellar
Self-custody gives you full control but requires more responsibility. Choose managed mode if you're not comfortable managing crypto keys.
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