WalletConnect recently reached a milestone of 309 million cumulative connections, with over 47.5 million wallets and 66,500 apps integrated. The network is growing rapidly, with new features and updates being rolled out regularly.
Some key updates include¹ ²:
- WalletConnect v2.0 Integration: Several wallets and apps have integrated WalletConnect v2.0, enhancing security, scalability, and user experience. Notably, (link unavailable) DeFi Wallet and Tangem have adopted this version, offering improved features and usability.
- *Token Updates*: The WCT token has become fully transferable, allowing holders to transfer tokens freely between wallets and addresses. Staking and governance participation remain enabled.
- *Smart Sessions*: WalletConnect is introducing Smart Sessions, also known as Automated Onchain Actions, to reduce the need for constant wallet popups and enable seamless interactions with dApps.
- *New Ecosystem Members*: Recent integrations include Rootstock Collective and KuCoin Wallet, expanding the network's cross-chain utility and access.
WalletConnect's roadmap includes:
- *Total Value Facilitated (TVF)*: Launching TVF to track real volume moving through the network.
- *Expansion to Additional Chains*: Further expanding the WCT token's reach.
- *Community Fee Proposals*: Implementing community-driven fee proposals and mechanism design.
- *Permissionless Node Operations*: Opening participation for node operations.
These updates aim to enhance the overall user experience, scalability, and security of the WalletConnect network.
