There’s a layer of the web3 stack most aren’t paying attention to yet - decentralized data infrastructure
Smart contracts and execution layers get all the spotlight, but the question no one’s answering well enough is:
Where does the data live? How does it scale? Who controls it? How do you query it across chains - fast?
This is where @irys_xyz quietly stands out
Been exploring their architecture, and it’s clear they’re not just patching existing problems - they’re building for where web3 needs to go:
➣Architected for scalability, not just MVPs ➣Handles lifecycle management natively ➣Governance is decentralized, user-first ➣Built for cross-chain interoperability by design ➣Enables real-time querying - no waiting around ➣Encryption and privacy are core, not bolted on ➣Offers redundancy and high availability under stress ➣Comes with analytics tools already integrated ➣Ready for decentralized identity systems
No hype, just solid infra thinking ahead of the curve Worth studying if you care about where decentralized data is headed next
And Now It’s Owned by Us – The people who actually use it @WalletConnect If you’ve ever tapped “Connect Wallet” on a DeFi app, chances are you were powered by WalletConnect. From MetaMask to Binance, Jupiter to Polymarket - it’s the invisible engine behind almost every onchain action But now it’s stepping out from behind the curtain The network that quietly handled 300M+ connections is going public with its own token.And this changes everything So, why does WalletConnect matter? Because it’s everywhere and has been, since 2018. ✅ 45M+ users globally ✅ 20M+ monthly connections ✅ 61,000+ apps connected to 700+ wallets ✅ Powering experiences across every major chain ✅ Fully open source, deeply trusted
WalletConnect isn’t hype. It’s infra as essential to Web3 as TCP/IP is to the internet. And the launch of $WCT makes this infra community-owned, permissionless, and unstoppable. Real Utility. Real Network. Real Ownership. $WCT isn’t some vapor coin slapped on a roadmap. This is the fuel for a network that already does billions in connection volume annually
Here’s what it unlocks: 🔹 Staking for Network Strength Secure the network and earn rewards. Over 106M WCT already staked.
🔹 Decentralized Governance Have a say in how the network evolves — fees, upgrades, reward distribution, and more. 🔹 Future-Powered Utility WCT will soon be the native fee token across the WalletConnect Network — creating a direct value loop between usage and holders. 🔹 Rewards for Builders Node operators, wallets, contributors - all rewarded based on performance and uptime. Merit-based, not hype-based. Not Just Hype The Numbers Back It In a market flooded with meme coins and low-effort vaporware, WalletConnect stands apart with real demand and proven PMF: 🔥 CoinList Round: 4x oversubscribed - $15.5M pledged for $4M 🔥 Bitget LaunchX: $326M committed by 67,000+ users 🔥 Echo Sale: $500K filled in 11 seconds 🔥 Private Round: $1.5M from top community backers People didn’t just talk - they showed up and funded it. The Tokenomics Behind It A billion WCT, carefully allocated to support the network, not exploit it: • 27% – WalletConnect Foundation (grants, partnerships, growth) • 18.5% – Airdrops (for wallets, apps, users, nodes) • 17.5% – Rewards (staking, contributions) • 18.5% – Team • 11.5% – Early Backers • 7% – Core Development It’s all designed for sustainability, not short-term hype. This Isn’t Just a Token Launch - It’s a Web3 Power Shift The WalletConnect Network is entering its decentralized phase. Backed by node operators like Consensys, Ledger, Nansen, Kiln, Everstake, and others, it’s rolling out an open, secure, and scalable future And now, you get to be part of it Whether you’re a trader, a dev, a DAO member, or just someone who’s ever hit “connect wallet” - WalletConnect has already powered your onchain life. Now it’s time to own it.
🟢 Start staking today: staking.walletconnect.network 🟢 Explore your WalletConnect profile: https://www.binance.com/en/square/profile/WalletConnect Let’s build, secure, and OWN the rails of Web3 – TOGETHER $WCT is here The network is live And the next era of onchain connectivity is community-run #WalletConnect
Something wild is brewing in the intersection of AI x Social x Tokenized Access and barely anyone’s clocked it yet
@useBackroom - A new kind of platform where information - currency, and the most high-signal convos are locked behind token-gated “rooms”
Here’s why I’m watching $ROOM like a hawk:
➡️ Dev is public + proven (rare W) ➡️ The rooms are driven by quality creators ➡️ Access isn’t free: you need $ROOM ➡️ More demand for keys = real buy pressure on $ROOM ➡️ Creators earn from the attention they generate
If FriendTech had a brain and AI was the engine, it’d look like this
Now the real kicker…
They’re launching in 48 hours:
➡️ June 17 – Genesis Launch on @virtuals_io
➡️ June 18 – Wider Community Sale (non-OGs can get in)
Couple ways to get ahead of the curve:
– Referrals (1.5% of supply) Share the vision, tag Backroom, bring people in - get rewarded in $ROOM
– Be Loud and Valuable (1.25% of supply) Not just noise Share insights, contribute signal, tag and engage
This is one of those early moments we look back on
Most will miss it Some will build with it A few will own the upside