Stellar DEX Swap & Trade Guide for Lobstr Users
Path payments, trustlines, and DEX limits explained for Lobstr users exploring LobstrX swap and trade screens on Stellar mainnet.
Searches like “lobstr swap” and “lobstr exchange” reflect how people use Lobstr as their Stellar front end. LobstrX exposes the same underlying network primitives—path payments for swap, offers for limits—with UI tuned for traders who also want exit plans.
Swap (path payments)
Swap quotes route through Stellar liquidity pools and order books. LobstrX shows live quotes before you sign. Use swap when you want immediate conversion; use trade when you want a resting limit.
Trade (limits and book)
The trade screen mirrors the Lobstr-style depth and chart context you expect, with optional programmed exits on limit submission. Market orders consume available liquidity; limits rest until filled or canceled.
Trustlines and assets
Adding an asset still requires a trustline on mainnet. LobstrX asset search pulls metadata from Horizon and public Stellar indexes—same discipline as Lobstr: verify issuers before you hold or route size.