#walletconnect @Wallet Connect WalletConnect is an open-source communication protocol (and growing ecosystem) that securely connects decentralized applications (dApps) with crypto wallets using QR codes or deep links, all while keeping users’ private keys safe within their wallets.
Originally created in 2018 by Pedro Gomes, WalletConnect has become the go-to solution for cross-platform interoperability, supporting over 500 wallets and thousands of dApps across more than 150 networks.
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How It Works — Simple & Secure
1. A dApp displays a QR code or deep link.
2. You scan or click it using your wallet app.
3. An encrypted, real-time connection is established via WalletConnect’s relay network.dApp displays a QR code or deep link.
2. You scan or click it using your wallet app.
3. An encrypted, real-time connection is established via WalletConnect’s relay network.
4. Transactions are approved from your wallet—without sharing private keys.
This trove of features has made WalletConnect a critical piece of infrastructure for mobile-first Web3 experiences.
WalletConnect has evolved beyond a protocol—it's now a robust on-chain UX ecosystem:
Metrics & Growth:
Over 300 million connections
Nearly 50 million unique wallets
Supports over 70,000 dApps and 700 wallets
Decentralization in Progress:
Transitioning into a decentralized network with node operators, community governance, and incentives.
$WCT — The Network Token:
Utility: Governance, staking, rewards, and future fee payments.
