WalletConnect is an open-source decentralized communication protocol that establishes a secure connection between blockchain wallets (like MetaMask, Trust Wallet) and decentralized applications (DApps) (like Uniswap, OpenSea), allowing users to interact with DApps through their wallets without the need to install extensions directly in the browser.
1. Core Concepts of WalletConnect
(1) Problems Addressed
Traditional DApp interactions rely on browser extensions (like MetaMask), but not all users are willing to install extensions, especially on mobile.
The mobile DApp experience is poor because most DApps are primarily optimized for desktop browsers.
Security issues: Connecting wallets directly on web pages may pose phishing risks.
The goal of WalletConnect is to:
- Allow users to connect wallets to DApps securely without installing browser extensions.
- Support seamless interactions on both mobile and desktop.
- Provide end-to-end encryption to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.
