Stellar Eco Wallet Freighter Renamed to Varial, New DeFi and Cross-Chain Recharge Features Added

The Stellar Development Foundation has announced that the eco wallet Freighter has been renamed to Varial. It has introduced the Discover app directory, allowing users to connect to eco applications directly from the wallet, and provides Stellar token exchange, price charts, and NFT management features. Varial will subsequently integrate exchange routing and launch the Earn feature, with the first integration being Blend, enabling users to establish and track DeFi positions directly within the wallet. Additionally, Varial will support users in recharging their Stellar accounts by sending USDC from EVM wallets through a recharge address developed in collaboration with the Stellar native team Lightsail.