If you’ve ever connected your crypto wallet to a decentralized app—whether it’s to trade tokens, mint NFTs, or join a DAO—you’ve probably used WalletConnect.
It’s that quiet little connector behind the “Connect Wallet” button. You might not think much about it, but it’s doing the heavy lifting in the background. And now, after years of silently powering the Web3 world, WalletConnect is handing the keys to the community.
This isn’t just an update—it’s a complete shift in how Web3 connects.
Let’s break down what’s happening, why it matters, and how you can take part in one of the most important infrastructure transitions in crypto.
From Quiet Utility to Critical Infrastructure
WalletConnect started in 2018 with a simple idea: make it easier for users to securely link their wallets to decentralized apps (dApps). Back then, Web3 was rough around the edges. Connecting wallets required workarounds, browser extensions, or centralized gatekeepers.
WalletConnect changed that
By offering an open-source protocol, it allowed wallets and dApps to talk directly through a secure, end-to-end encrypted channel. That made it possible for people to use apps like Uniswap, OpenSea, Aave, or PancakeSwap with just a mobile phone or browser extension—no passwords, no middlemen, just permissionless access.
Over time, this utility became essential. Today, WalletConnect supports:
Over 47 million users
More than 600 wallets and 40,000+ applications
Over 300 million secure connections
Millions of monthly interactions across Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, and more
You don’t see it, but it’s everywhere.
The Invisible Connector Is Now a Public Protocol
Fast-forward to now: WalletConnect is evolving from a company-led product into a decentralized public network—one that anyone can participate in, govern, and help secure.
This transition is powered by a new token: WCT (WalletConnect Token).
But WCT isn’t a marketing stunt or a speculative play. It’s designed to serve real functions within the protocol:
Staking: Token holders can help secure the network by running or delegating to nodes.
Governance: Anyone holding WCT can propose and vote on changes, upgrades, and parameters.
Ecosystem Incentives: Builders, developers, and node operators can earn WCT for contributing.
Fee Infrastructure: WCT will be used to power future services within the WalletConnect ecosystem.
$WCT Launch: What’s Already Happening
The WCT rollout isn’t something that’s “coming soon.” It’s already live.
Over 106 million WCT are staked
140,000+ participants have joined the network
WalletConnect has already begun governance discussions with community members
Staking is available at staking.walletconnect.network, built on the Optimism Layer 2 network for fast, affordable interaction
This isn’t theoretical. The network is already functioning with real users and real value moving through it.
And if you’re an early user of WalletConnect-supported apps or wallets, you may even be eligible for an airdrop.
Backed by the Builders of Web3
This isn’t some solo effort. WalletConnect’s transition to decentralization is supported by some of the biggest names in crypto infrastructure:
Consensys — creators of MetaMask and Ethereum dev tools
Ledger — trusted by millions for hardware wallet security
Nansen — one of the most respected data analytics firms in Web3
Figment and Kiln — professional node operators powering other leading protocols
These aren’t just investors or advisors—they’re active participants helping run the network.
It’s a strong sign that this isn’t vaporware. It’s a serious shift backed by years of product-market fit and industry support.
Built for Developers, Owned by the Community
WalletConnect’s new architecture is more modular and open than ever:
Gateway nodes handle message routing across wallets and dApps
Service nodes help store encrypted session metadata for seamless reconnection
Relay nodes deliver messages reliably even under high traffic
Instead of a single centralized server coordinating everything, the network is now operated by a distributed set of node operators, chosen and governed by the WCT holders.
Over time, more power will move to token holders and developers who build on the protocol. Whether you’re creating a wallet, building a dApp, or just staking, you’re helping shape the direction of this shared infrastructure.
Token Distribution: Fair, Functional, and Built to Last
Let’s talk numbers. WCT wasn’t dropped out of nowhere. The distribution is designed to prioritize community, long-term sustainability, and builders.
Here's how the supply is allocated:
Airdrop and user incentives: 18.5%
Ecosystem growth & operations: 27%
Team and early supporters: 30% (with lockups and cliffs)
Core development: 7%
Staking and node rewards: 17.5%
This setup ensures the protocol stays well-funded while remaining open to community leadership. It also reflects WalletConnect’s ethos: shared ownership and aligned incentives across users, developers, and infrastructure providers.
Why This Matters Right Now
Look around the crypto space today. You’ll see dozens of tokens pop up with no product, no utility, and no purpose beyond price action.
WalletConnect is the opposite. It already powers the Web3 experience for tens of millions. Now, it’s giving control back to the people who use it.
This shift isn’t just about decentralization—it’s about resilience. The next generation of Web3 infrastructure has to be community-run, censorship-resistant, and incentivized to grow from the bottom up.
And that starts here.
How to Get Involved
If you’ve ever used WalletConnect, you’re already part of the story. But now you can step into the next chapter as an active participant.
Here’s how:
1. Check if you’re eligible for WCT — Airdrops have been distributed to active users.
2. Stake your tokens — Help secure the network and earn rewards.
3. Vote on proposals — Shape the direction of the protocol.
4. Spread the word — More awareness means more adoption, and more adoption means stronger decentralization.
You don’t need to be a tech expert. The staking interface is simple, the governance tools are evolving, and the community is welcoming.
WalletConnect Is Just Getting Started
WalletConnect has already proven itself as one of the most reliable, secure, and widely adopted connectors in Web3. Now, it’s ready to become something even bigger: a community-governed network that belongs to everyone.
There are few opportunities in crypto that are as real, useful, and future-facing as this one. The infrastructure we build today will shape the decentralized internet for the next decade.
If you’ve been waiting for a project with real utility and long-term vision, this is it.
Now is the time to connect.
Explore staking, governance, and more at:
staking.walletconnect.network
Let’s build the open Web3 together—wallet by wallet, connection by connection.
