@WalletConnect
**WalletConnect** is an open-source protocol that allows secure connections between decentralized applications (dApps) — such as DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, or blockchain games — and cryptocurrency wallets. It enables users to interact with dApps on their desktop browsers while authorizing transactions via their mobile wallets, ensuring private and secure transactions.
### **Key Features of WalletConnect:**
1. **Cross-Platform Compatibility** – Works between mobile wallets and desktop dApps.
2. **End-to-End Encryption** – Uses secure QR codes or deep links for connections.
3. **No Custodial Risk** – Users retain full control of their private keys.
4. **Wide Support** – Compatible with many wallets (MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Ledger, etc