#BinanceLearnAndEarnWCT **WalletConnect** is an open-source protocol used to create a secure connection between cryptocurrency wallets (such as MetaMask or Trust Wallet) and web or mobile applications that support blockchain technology (like trading platforms or DeFi apps).
### **How does WalletConnect work?**
1. **Create a connection session**:
- When you enter a website or application that supports WalletConnect, a **QR code** or **link** is displayed.
- You scan the code or open the link through your supported wallet (such as MetaMask or Trust Wallet).
2. **Interact with the application**:
- After connecting, you can approve transactions (like sending currency or signing a smart contract) directly from your wallet.
- Private keys are not shared, making the process secure.
### **Features of WalletConnect**:
✔ **Secure**: Does not require sharing private keys.
✔ **Cross-platform**: Works with many wallets and applications.
✔ **Supports multiple blockchain networks**: Such as Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, and others.
### **Where is it used?**
- Decentralized trading platforms (DEXs) like Uniswap or PancakeSwap.
- DeFi applications (decentralized finance).
- Some blockchain-based games and services.
> Note: Make sure you are interacting with a trusted site when using WalletConnect to avoid scams.
If you want to activate it, you usually find the "Connect Wallet" option on the site, then select WalletConnect and follow the steps.