Meet WalletConnect
Think of @WalletConnect as a safe bridge between your crypto wallet and all the apps you want to use — like DeFi platforms, NFT markets, or blockchain games.
It’s been around since 2018 and is now trusted by:
600+ wallets
65,000+ apps
Over 47 million people
More than 300 million secure connections
Why It’s So Handy
Works everywhere – Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, and more
No private key risk – your keys never leave your wallet
Super easy – scan a QR code or click a link, and you’re in
Any device – phone, browser, desktop, you name it
Built for the future – runs on its own network using the $WCT token
How It Works – In Simple Steps
You open a dApp you want to use
The app shows you a QR code or link
You scan or tap it with your wallet app
Boom — you’re connected!
You approve transactions inside your wallet (not on the website)
You can disconnect anytime with one tap
Ways to connect:
QR codes (most popular)
Direct links between apps
Built-in popups in some dApps
Push notifications (coming soon)
The $WCT Token – The Fuel of WalletConnect
WalletConnect has its own token called $WCT, running on Optimism and Solana.
What it does:
Lets holders vote on upgrades
Can be staked for rewards
Pays small fees for message relays
Token facts:
1 billion total supply
About 10% in circulation at launch
Shared between: Community (35%), Team (25%), Ecosystem (20%), Investors (20%)
Safety First
WalletConnect is all about keeping your money and data safe:
End-to-end encryption – no one can snoop on your activity
Your keys stay with you – never shared
Auto-logout after inactivity
Open-source & audited by experts like Least Authority
WalletConnect v2 upgrades:
Fully decentralized relay network
Switch between blockchains in one session
Faster, smoother connections
Who Uses It?
Wallets: MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Rainbow, Ledger Live, Phantom, and many more.
Apps: Uniswap, OpenSea, Aave, Decentraland — plus thousands of others.
Why It Beats Others
FeatureWalletConnectMetaMask OnlyWalletLinkSecurityEncryptedBrowser-basedCentralizedMulti-chainYesLimitedETH onlyDecentralizedYesNoNoFull controlYesPartialPartial
It’s open, secure, works on many chains, and gives you full control.
What’s Next for WalletConnect
Push alerts – get notified about your wallet activity
Passwordless login – connect to Web3 without remembering passwords
More blockchains – even wider support
Community power – more DAO voting through $WCT
In Short
WalletConnect makes Web3 simple, safe, and flexible. It’s like your passport to the decentralized internet, letting you connect to thousands of apps without risking your private keys.
If you’re in crypto, this is one tool you’ll want in your kit.
🔗 Learn more:
walletconnect.com
GitHub
Docs