The transfer of governance of the 'WalletConnect Certified' program to the community holding WCT tokens is not just a strategic decision, but a revolutionary turning point in the community-owned trust model.

If previously the certification standards were often imposed top-down by a central organization, now the community will become the 'natural immune system' of the entire WalletConnect ecosystem — a self-regulating, self-protecting, and self-sustaining mechanism.

1. Transfer power from the center to the community – the foundation of true Web3

In Web2, the verification and certification of wallets or dApps are often decided by an intermediary agency or a proprietary management group. This forces users to “trust” the reputation of that organization, rather than relying on transparent evidence and open verification mechanisms.

However, in the new model of WalletConnect Certified, this power is completely decentralized to the holders of WCT tokens. Each token represents a voice, a voting right in determining:

  • The technical standards that a wallet or dApp must meet to be certified.

  • Requirements for security, privacy, and transparent user experience.

  • The method of evaluation, monitoring, and handling when a project violates the standards it has committed to.

The result is a self-governing community – where decisions do not come from “commands” but from collective consensus, formed through proposals, debates, and transparent on-chain voting.

2. Certification standards – not just a logo, but a commitment

To receive the “Certified” badge, projects must meet a set of criteria defined by the community itself. For example:

  • Periodic security audits: Mandatory to be conducted and published by reputable units to ensure no serious vulnerabilities exist.

  • Clearly display when signing transactions: The wallet or dApp interface needs to be transparent about the content, fees, and address before users confirm, minimizing the risk of phishing or incorrect transactions.

  • Protect privacy: User data must be processed and stored according to decentralized security standards, without abuse or unauthorized sharing.

These criteria are not “issued” by the development team, but proposed, debated, edited, and approved by the community itself. Each standard, therefore, reflects the collective intelligence and experience of those truly participating in the ecosystem.

3. Dual System: Governance + Staking – Creating an unbreakable bond

The “WalletConnect Certified” program is not only based on community governance but also combines with a WCT staking system.

  • Each project wishing to participate in certification must stake a certain amount of WCT tokens as collateral.

  • If standards are violated, the project may be slashed or lose a portion of its stake token, creating a real financial constraint.

  • Conversely, projects that maintain their reputation and adhere to standards will have their stake tokens preserved or refunded, while also gaining trust and credibility from the community.

This dual mechanism creates both economic incentives and reinforces trust incentives. This is the “unbreakable” link between personal and collective interests, ensuring that everyone has a reason to act for the safety and sustainable development of the ecosystem.

4. Trust – the foundation for the popularization of Web3

In the context of Web3 still trying to conquer the mainstream user base, trust is the “final barrier” to overcome. A “WalletConnect Certified” certification is formed not by a central organization, but through a transparent process, verifiable on-chain, and will become a reliable symbol in the eyes of both users and developers.

This means not only:

  • Enhancing safety and transparency for users,

  • But also promote the standardization and professionalization of the entire wallet and dApp ecosystem,

  • Contributing to bringing Web3 closer to the standards of traditional finance (TradFi) – but with core values of freedom, decentralization, and absolute transparency.

Conclusion

The emergence of the community governance mechanism in the WalletConnect Certified program is proof of the inevitable trend of the Web3 future:

Trust does not come from the center, but from the community.

When the voice of each WCT holder is heard, when all standards are formed by consensus and collective responsibility – that is when the ecosystem reaches true maturity, where technology and trust coexist sustainably. @WalletConnect #WalletConnect $WCT