#CryptoClarityAct đ§ The Relay Network: Backbone of WalletConnectâs Decentralization
At the heart of WalletConnectâs architecture lies its Relay Network â a decentralized system of Service Nodes that routes encrypted messages between wallets and dApps.
Key features:
đ End-to-end encryption using rendezvous hashing
đŚ Mailbox system allows offline clients to retain session state
âď¸ Nodes are built in Rust + RocksDB for performance and reliability
âď¸ Role-based design: Active, Reserve, Standby, Jailed
To maintain quality, nodes are scored by uptime and latency and must stake $WCT as collateral. Slashing applies for poor performance.
With 16+ operators live and a permissionless node model planned for 2026, WalletConnect is scaling from central service to public infrastructure â one node at a time.
