Introduction
Stellar is a blockchain network designed to make moving money across borders fast, affordable, and reliable. The network’s goal is to connect banks, payment providers, and individuals so that money can move as easily as email.
The native currency of the Stellar network is called Lumens (XLM). Lumens play two key roles:
They are used to pay small transaction fees, which keeps the network free from spam.
They can act as a bridge currency, making it easier to exchange between different types of money (for example, sending USD to someone who wants to receive EUR).
With the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, you can easily create an XLM wallet, buy XLM, and begin using it right away.
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How to Create an XLM Wallet
Follow these steps to set up your XLM wallet in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app:
Open the Bitcoin.com Wallet app.
Tap the Wallets tab (middle of the bottom menu, next to Assets).
Scroll down and tap ADD/IMPORT.
Select Add new personal wallet.
From the list of assets, choose Stellar (XLM).
Enter a name for your wallet in the Wallet name field (for example, My XLM Wallet).
Once you’ve entered a name, the CREATE XLM WALLET button will activate.
Tap the button to create your wallet.
How to Activate an XLM Wallet Address
On the Stellar network, a wallet cannot exist until it holds a minimum balance of 1 XLM.
This 1 XLM is a base reserve that keeps the account active on the blockchain.
⚠️ Important: The base reserve cannot be spent — it must always remain in the wallet.
To activate your new XLM wallet in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, you’ll need to receive at least 1 XLM from another wallet, exchange, or your own funds.
Once your XLM wallet is active, you can use it to send, receive, and store XLM or other Stellar-based tokens (such as USDC).
To receive other Stellar tokens, you must first create a trustline for each token you want to hold.
Creating a trustline costs 0.5 XLM plus a small network fee.
You only need to set up trustlines for tokens (such as USDC) you actually want to receive.
How to Buy XLM
Once your wallet is created, follow these steps to purchase XLM:
Open the Bitcoin.com Wallet app.
From the home screen, tap Buy.
Select XLM from the list of assets.
Enter the amount you’d like to purchase (the minimum amount may vary).
Choose the XLM wallet where you want to receive your purchase (e.g., My XLM Wallet).
Tap CONTINUE to review and confirm your order.
🔎 Note: If this is your first time buying crypto, you’ll be asked to:
Enter your payment method details (e.g., credit or debit card).
Complete an identity verification check using personal information and a government-issued ID.
Need Help?
The Bitcoin.com Support Team is available 24/7 to assist you.
🖥️ Web Support (Help Center):
Visit support.bitcoin.com
Tap the chat icon in the lower-right corner
Select Ask a question to start chatting
📱 In-App Assistance:
Open the Bitcoin.com Wallet app
Tap More (bottom-right corner)
Select Help & Support
Tap Speak with a support agent
Then tap Ask a question to begin chatting
📧 Email Support:
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