THORWallet Adds Stellar Cross-Chain Swaps: Instant Access to $XLM and USDC for Millions
THORWallet’s Stellar Breakthrough: Cross-Chain Swaps Now Live
THORWallet, the mobile-first non-custodial wallet bridging DeFi and TradFi, has launched Stellar cross-chain swap routes powered by NEAR Intents. Announced on November 10, 2025, this integration lets users swap Stellar assets like $XLM or USDC (on Stellar) directly to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, and other networks, all within the THORWallet app. No bridges or custodians needed. For crypto newcomers, this means turning your Stellar holdings into BTC or ETH in seconds, without the hassle of wrapped tokens or exchange logins. With THORWallet’s 165,000+ downloads and $1.7B+ swap volume, millions now access Stellar’s efficient ecosystem seamlessly. As the announcement states, “Swap XLM or Stellar USDC for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and more, unlocking cross-chain use cases for payments, DeFi, and trading.”
How It Works: NEAR Intents Power Frictionless Swaps
NEAR Intents simplify the process. Users express their goal, e.g., “Swap XLM for SOL”, and solvers compete to execute it optimally. On THORWallet, this happens in-app: Select assets, confirm, and done. No gas wars or manual bridging. Specifically, it supports Stellar USDC (native to the network) and $XLM, routing to major chains like BTC or ETH via secure, non-custodial paths. As James Bachini, THORChain’s co-founder, demonstrated in a tutorial, “Bridge and swap into XLM or USDC from 100+ chains with one request.” Additionally, it integrates Blend, Stellar’s top lending protocol. Users lend or borrow $XLM/USDC directly, earning yields self-custodially. Thus, for remittances or DeFi, it’s a one-stop mobile hub.
Boosting Stellar’s Ecosystem: DeFi, Yields, and Liquidity
This launch supercharges Stellar’s growth. THORWallet users, already swapping $1.7B total, now tap Stellar’s $639M RWA TVL and $4.2B quarterly volumes. For instance, swap ETH to Stellar USDC, lend on Blend for 4-5% yields, then bridge back, all in minutes. NEAR Intents’ 121,000+ unique users in September 2025 add fresh liquidity to Stellar’s DEX. As Chronear from NEAR noted, “Stellar’s inclusion expands cross-chain opportunities for payments and DeFi.” Moreover, it lowers barriers: Multisig security and fiat on-ramps make Stellar accessible for non-crypto natives. Hence, $XLM’s utility spikes, up 3% to $0.33 post-news, as swap volumes climb.
Why This Matters: Millions Unlock Stellar’s Speed and Scale
Competition builds tools, but integrations like this create ecosystems. THORWallet’s self-custodial design, with rewards and multi-currency Mastercard, democratizes DeFi. For remittances ($831B market), it’s transformative: Send from Solana, receive on Stellar in seconds. Institutions gain too: Compliant swaps for RWAs like BENJI ($849M fund). As the Stellar community buzzes on Reddit, “This is the mobile DeFi we’ve needed.” In a multi-chain world, NEAR Intents cut silos, rivaling Wormhole with lower risks.
Stellar’s Horizon: Cross-Chain as the New Standard
In short, THORWallet’s Stellar swaps aren’t a feature, they’re the future. Millions access $XLM/USDC liquidity effortlessly. For holders, it’s demand; for builders, a canvas. Platforms like Lumexo complement with low-fee trades. As Q4 2025 unfolds, watch volumes explode. Interop isn’t optional. It’s inevitable.