Web3 runs on builders, not billboards. WalletConnect’s Builder Rewards program puts that belief on a schedule: weekly distributions of $WCT to developers, integrators, and community contributors who advance the ecosystem. Partnering with Base for scalable execution and Talent Protocol for transparent “builder scores,” the program turns ongoing contribution into measurable reputation and recurring incentives.
Every Monday, 75,000 WCT is allocated to qualifying builders (Basename on Base + Builder Score ≥ 40). Early supporters were recognized via retroactive drops—250,000 WCT for the top 200 integrators—signaling long-term commitment to those who carried the standard pre-token. The approach fuses technical performance with verifiable social reputation so rewards flow to the people shipping code, docs, and integrations that users actually touch.
Why it matters: WalletConnect is the connective tissue of Web3—hundreds of wallets, thousands of dApps, and millions of secure sessions. With WCT and Builder Rewards, contributors become stakeholders. The program creates a repeatable loop where integration work and ecosystem tooling aren’t just “nice to have” but economically sustainable. Base supplies low-fee throughput for weekly payouts and on-chain attestations; Talent Protocol supplies the credibility layer for contribution scoring.
This isn’t a one-off campaign; it’s cultural scaffolding. Rewarding open collaboration weekly builds resilience through market cycles and sets a template for how critical infrastructure can grow: incentivize what matters, measure it openly, and keep the flywheel turning.
