A simple guide to accessing omnichain DeFi with Keplr Wallet

DeFi should be open, transparent, and easy to access.

Too often, users face complex bridges, wrapped assets, and fragmented tools just to move between chains. That friction slows innovation and limits opportunity.

Rujira takes a different path.

We are building an omnichain DeFi hub powered by native assets, where you can trade, lend, borrow, and earn without bridges or custodians.

Getting started takes less than a minute.

This guide walks you through setting up Keplr Wallet and funding your wallet so you can start using Rujira’s omnichain DeFi apps immediately.

Step by Step: Start Using Rujira With Keplr

You can get started on Rujira in 3 simple steps. Only follow the options that apply to you:

1. Install Keplr
2. Set up or import your Rujira wallet
   1. 2.1 New User
   2. 2.2 Google Connect
   3. 2.3 Existing Wallet
   4. 2.4 Hardware Wallet (Ledger or Keystone)
3. Fund your Rujira wallet
   1. 3.1 Deposit assets from another blockchain
1. 3.2 Deposit from a Centralized Exchange (CEX)
2. 3.3 Swap Directly using RUJI Swap

Step 1: Install Keplr Wallet

Keplr is the recommended wallet for Rujira.

It supports Rujira alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many other native chains, all inside one interface.

Install Keplr:

👉 https://www.keplr.app/get

Available as:

• Browser extension
• Mobile app

Once installed, you are ready to create or connect your hardware wallet.

Step 2: Set Up Your Wallet

Open Keplr wallet and choose the option that applies to you to create your wallet for Rujira:

2.1 New user

2.2 Google Connect

2.3 Existing crypto users

2.4 Hardware Wallet (Ledger or Keystone)

Option 2.1: New user (seed phrase)

• Create a new wallet
• Choose 12 or 24 words (24 is more secure)
• Write down and safely store your recovery phrase
• Verify it
• Name your wallet
• Enable THORChain

Wallet created. 

Go to step 3 to connect Keplr with Rujira and deposit or swap assets to your wallet on Rujira.

Option 2.2: Google Connect

• Sign in with Google
• Approve permissions
• Name your wallet
• Back up your private key
• Enable THORChain

Wallet created. 

Go to step 3 to connect Keplr with Rujira and deposit or swap assets to your wallet on Rujira.

Option 2.3: Existing wallet

Already have crypto?

• Import using your recovery phrase or private key
• Enter credentials
• Name your wallet
• Enable THORChain

Wallet created. 

Go to step 3 to connect Keplr with the Rujira site and fetch assets on other chains in your portfolio, then deposit or swap to your wallet on Rujira.

Option 2.4: Hardware wallets (Ledger or Keystone)

For hardware wallets:

• Connect Ledger or Keystone
• Follow on screen instructions
• Enable THORChain

Wallet created.

Go to step 3 to connect Keplr with the Rujira site and fetch assets on other chains in your portfolio, then deposit or swap to your wallet on Rujira.

Step 3: Fund Your Wallet

First, connect Keplr to the Rujira site in the top-right of the page. Once Keplr is connected, you can bring assets onto your wallet on Rujira in multiple ways. Choose your preferred option:

3.1: Deposit assets from another blockchain

3.2: Swap using RUJI Swap

For 3.1 and 3.2, it is recommended to connect a second or third wallet, like MetaMask, Rabby wallet and Trust wallet to deposit or swap assets from.

3.3 Deposit from a Centralized Exchange (CEX)

Link: https://rujira.network/portfolio

Option 3.1: Deposit assets from another blockchain

Connect a second wallet to Rujira, like MetaMask or Rabby to deposit assets from another blockchain to your Rujira wallet.

• Deposit in the top-right

• Select asset

• Choose source chain and amount

• Confirm

Deposits may take a few minutes or more, depending on the chain.

Link: https://rujira.network/portfolio

Option 3.2: Swap Directly with RUJI Swap

Connect a second wallet to Rujira, like MetaMask or Rabby to swap assets from another blockchain to your Rujira wallet.

• In the header menu, open Trade → Token Swap

• Select source asset and amount

• Choose destination asset “on Rujira”

• Confirm

Assets arrive in your wallet swiftly after the swap completes.

Link: https://rujira.network/swap/ETH/BTC

Option 3.3: Deposit from a Centralized Exchange (CEX)

This is ONLY for exchanges that support RUNE or RUJI token withdrawals via the THORChain network.

• On the Rujira site, copy your "thor" address in the top-right corner of the page or from the portfolio page

• On the CEX, withdraw to your "thor" address

Verify your address and try with a small test amount first. 

Note: This is not for other assets, like BTC or ETH. Those need to be deposited or swapped from their home blockchain (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.) to Rujira via step 3.1 or 3.2.

Using Rujira on Mobile

Keplr includes a built in browser.

Simply open the Rujira website inside the app and your wallet connects automatically. You can use the full platform directly from your phone.

View Your Portfolio

Track everything in one place.

• Click your portfolio value (top-right)
• Or select “View portfolio”

See all balances across chains with a single view.

Link: https://rujira.network/portfolio

Why Rujira?

Rujira is designed around three core principles:

• Native assets, no wrapping
• Transparent and on chain markets
• Fair access for everyone

From swaps and trading to lending, borrowing, and liquidations, everything happens directly from your wallet. You stay in control at all times.

What You Can Do on Rujira

Once funded, you can immediately:

• Swap tokens
• Trade on RUJI Trade
• Provide liquidity
• Lend and borrow
• Participate in liquidations
• Run DeFi strategies
• Earn yield

All from your own wallet. No custodians. No bridges. No hidden mechanics.

Omnichain DeFi Starts Here

Rujira makes cross chain DeFi simple, transparent, and accessible.

Install Keplr, connect your wallet, and you are ready in minutes.

👉 Try Rujira today and explore omnichain DeFi for yourself.