# Guides

### Wallet Guides

#### Creating a New Wallet

**Prerequisites**

* Access to the Lumexo app
* A secure environment (no screen sharing, no public devices)

**Steps**

1. Open the Lumexo app: <https://app.lumexo.io/>
2. Select Connect wallet then Create New Wallet
3. Lumexo generates a new Stellar keypair
4. Carefully write down your recovery phrase / private key
5. Confirm the backup as prompted
6. Wallet is now ready to use

**Important Security Notes**

* Never share your recovery phrase
* Store backups offline in multiple secure locations
* Lumexo cannot recover lost keys

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#### Importing an Existing Wallet

**Supported Import Methods**

* Secret phrase (seed phrase)
* Secret key
* External wallet connection (read & sign)

**Steps**

1. Open the Lumexo app: <https://app.lumexo.io/>
2. Select Connect wallet then Import Existing Wallet
3. Choose import method\
   Enter recovery phrase or private key
4. Confirm wallet details
5. Wallet is connected

**Notes**

* Imported wallets remain fully non-custodial
* Keys are never transmitted to Lumexo servers

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#### Connecting External Wallets & dApps

**Steps**

1. Open the Lumexo app: <https://app.lumexo.io/>
2. Select Connect wallet then Import Existing Wallet then Connect an External Wallet
3. Currently we support: Albedo, xBull, HOT Wallet, Freighter, Rabet, LOBSTR, Hana Wallet, Klever Wallet
4. Approve the connection in your external wallet
5. Review transaction details in Lumexo
6. Sign using your wallet

**Security Model**

* Lumexo never initiates transactions autonomously
* All signing happens via explicit user approval

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### Asset Management

#### Receiving Assets

**Steps**

1. Open your wallet view
2. Copy your Stellar address
3. Share the address with the sender or send the QR code
4. Confirm asset trustlines if required

**Notes**

* Some assets require trustline approval
* Lumexo will prompt before adding trustlines

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#### Sending Assets

**Steps**

1. Select asset
2. Enter recipient address
3. Enter amount
4. Review transaction details
5. Sign and submit

**Finality**

Once submitted, transactions are final and irreversible.

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### Trading & DeFi

#### Swapping Assets on Stellar DEX

**Steps**

1. Select Swap
2. Choose input and output assets
3. Review price, route, and fees
4. Confirm transaction
5. Sign and submit

**Notes**

* Swaps execute on-chain
* Prices depend on available liquidity

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#### Trading Assets on Stellar DEX

**Steps**

1. Select Trade
2. Choose your trading pair
3. Select between Limit or Market
4. If Limit, enter the desired price to trade
5. Input the amount and Buy or Sell

**Notes**

* Trades execute on-chain
* Prices depend on available liquidity

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#### Providing Liquidity (AMMs)

**Steps**

1. Open Liquidity Pools section
2. Select AMM pool
3. Enter deposit amounts
4. Review pool ratios and risks
5. Sign transaction

**Risks**

* Impermanent loss
* Pool imbalance

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#### Lending & Earning (Blend)

**How it works**

* Smart contracts enforce all rules
* Interest rates and liquidations are protocol-defined
* Lumexo only provides access

**Steps**

1. Open Blend
2. Select asset
3. Review APY, collateral, risks
4. Deposit or borrow
5. Sign transaction

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### Fiat On-Ramp

#### Buying Crypto with Fiat

**Steps**

1. Select Buy Crypto
2. Choose asset and amount
3. Redirect to Transak
4. Complete payment and verification
5. Assets arrive in your wallet

**Notes**

* KYC is handled by Transak
* Lumexo does not store identity data

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### Security Guides

#### Best Security Practices

* Never share private keys
* Use hardware wallets when possible
* Verify transaction details before signing
* Beware of phishing and fake dApps

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#### What if I lose my keys?

* Lumexo cannot recover wallets
* Funds are permanently inaccessible
* Always back up recovery phrases securely

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### Troubleshooting

#### Transactions not showing?

* Check Stellar explorer
* Verify network status
* Refresh indexed data\ <br>

#### Backend unavailable?

* Funds remain safe on-chain
* Only data display may be affected

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### Disclaimer

Lumexo is a non-custodial interface. Users are solely responsible for:

* Key management
* Transaction authorization
* Protocol risks

This documentation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or legal advice.