Every time you open your wallet to scan and log into a dApp or confirm a transaction, there is a low-profile yet crucial presence behind it—@WalletConnect .
It acts like a 'universal interface' in the Web3 world, allowing smooth communication between wallets and dApps, while your private key remains securely in your hands.
Private keys never leave the wallet, ensuring security from the source.
The core design of WalletConnect is security. Users can establish an encrypted connection with dApps simply by scanning a QR code or clicking a deep link, with the communication process being completely end-to-end encrypted and protected by TLS.
Most importantly: the private key never leaves the wallet. dApps only get signature permissions, not the private key itself. This is why it has become the underlying standard trusted by over 500 wallets including MetaMask and Trust Wallet, as well as over 6000 dApps like Uniswap and Aave.
V2 upgrade: the 'central nervous system' of multi-chain interactions
With the launch of the V2 protocol, WalletConnect is no longer just a scanning tool; it has become the connective hub of the multi-chain era:
Native multi-chain support: connect once to operate simultaneously on over 150 blockchains including ETH, BNB Chain, Polygon, Solana, etc.;
Persistent sessions: can automatically reconnect even after switching devices or losing internet connection, with stronger stability;
Decentralized relay network: based on Waku and libp2p, providing faster, more stable, and fault-tolerant transmission.
This upgrade has made WalletConnect the industry's underlying connection standard, with over 48 million active wallets monthly and more than 300 million connection requests cumulatively.
2025: From protocol to network
This year, WalletConnect has entered a new phase:
Fully open source: core code was released in April, moving towards true decentralized governance;
Token WCT launched: 1 billion governance tokens, supporting voting, staking, network fee payments, etc., with staking rewards peaking at 400% in March;
User explosion: active wallets surpass 30 million, total connection volume exceeds 180 million.
Now, users are not only consumers of the protocol but can also stake WCT directly through the official website, participate in network construction, and earn rewards, truly creating a closed loop between 'usage and contribution.'
In the increasingly complex Web3 world, WalletConnect is more like 'invisible infrastructure'—it is not loud, yet it tightly connects the entire ecosystem.
As the market continually chases new applications, protocols like WalletConnect that solidify the communication foundation are accumulating long-term value. Whether in bull or bear markets, safe and smooth connections remain essential.
With the launch of WCT, ordinary users can truly participate in this 'connection revolution' for the first time, becoming co-builders of a decentralized future.
