MetaMask Adds Support for Stellar Network
The integration allows users to manage Stellar assets alongside other tokens within the existing wallet interface.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Space
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MetaMask has integrated the open-source Stellar network into its mobile app and browser extension. This update, which is now live, allows users to manage Stellar assets using existing recovery phrases.
Why it matters
The integration aligns with MetaMask's stated Open Money strategy to expand payment infrastructure accessibility. By supporting Stellar, the platform broadens the range of networks available within its unified interface.
The integration maps Stellar network addresses directly to existing recovery phrases already held by MetaMask users. This allows for interoperability between current MetaMask accounts and the Stellar ecosystem.
The players
MetaMask
A browser extension and mobile application that acts as a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet for the Ethereum ecosystem and other supported networks.
Stellar Development Foundation
A non-profit organization dedicated to the development and growth of the Stellar open-source network, a blockchain protocol designed for cross-border payments.
The details
MetaMask now supports the Stellar network by enabling users to derive Stellar-specific addresses from their existing recovery phrases, a sequence of words used to manage private keys. Users who already hold Stellar wallets can also import their recovery phrases directly into the MetaMask interface to access their existing balances. This architecture allows the software to handle Stellar-based transactions without requiring separate credential sets for different blockchains.
Timeline
October 29, 2026: The integration of the Stellar network into MetaMask was officially completed.
The Tech Race
This integration follows the established pattern of MetaMask expanding its multi-chain wallet architecture to include major payment-focused blockchains. It directly challenges other universal wallet providers by consolidating disparate network management into a single software environment.
Users can now access the Stellar network directly through their existing MetaMask browser extension or mobile application. The change enables simplified management of assets without requiring a separate, Stellar-specific wallet client.
The takeaway
MetaMask is aggressively standardizing cross-chain access to position itself as a primary interface for global payment networks. Interested users should monitor the platform settings for the newly enabled Stellar network toggle to begin managing their addresses.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TokenPost.
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