1. Product Roadmap & Development Direction
WalletConnect has completed its upgrade from v1 to v2, introducing multi-chain and multi-session support. Its long-term roadmap focuses on three main directions:
● Strengthening WalletConnect Network: shifting from centralized relay servers to a decentralized node network run by the community through $WCT staking. This ensures sustainability and reduces reliance on the core company.
● Expanding connectivity standards beyond crypto: WalletConnect aims to become a “connectivity layer” not only for wallets and dApps, but also for gaming, social, fintech, and even enterprise applications.
● UX improvements: moving away from traditional QR scans toward push services, passkey login, and smart session recovery, aiming for an “invisible” experience similar to OAuth in Web2.
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2. The Future of Web3 Connectivity
Web3 cannot achieve mass adoption without a standard connectivity layer. WalletConnect’s outlook is tied to three key trends:
● Account Abstraction (AA): As smart wallets gain traction, the need for “cross-wallet and cross-chain connectivity” persists. WalletConnect could become the default bridge between AA wallets and dApps.
● Omnichain & Interoperability: Blockchain fragmentation is a long-term reality. A solution like WalletConnect – supporting multi-chain and multi-wallet – can become an “indispensable intermediary” for user experience.
● Web2–Web3 Convergence: Web2 services (social, gaming, fintech) are experimenting with blockchain. WalletConnect has the opportunity to become the Web3 login standard for familiar apps, replacing “Sign in with Google/Facebook” with “Sign in with Wallet.”
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3. Role as the “TCP/IP of Web3”
To achieve a TCP/IP-like status in Web3:
● Universality: WalletConnect must be widely adopted by wallets, dApps, and middleware – an area where it already leads.
● Scalability: TCP/IP succeeded because it worked across all devices and networks. Likewise, WalletConnect must work across all chains, wallets, and even non-crypto apps.
● User Invisibility: Internet users don’t need to know TCP/IP. WalletConnect must reach a point where users don’t feel like they are using a separate tool, but experience seamless connectivity.
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4. Ecosystem Expansion Opportunities
WalletConnect has opportunities in fast-growing sectors:
● DeFi 2.0 & RWAs (Real World Assets): tokenization protocols will require a secure, decentralized connectivity layer.
● GameFi & Metaverse: blockchain games need fast, seamless wallet connections; WalletConnect could become the default SDK.
● SocialFi & Decentralized Identity (DID): as DID adoption rises, WalletConnect can integrate with decentralized identity standards, becoming the “gateway” for Web3 identity.
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5. Barriers to Overcome
WalletConnect’s future depends on overcoming these hurdles:
● Avoiding over-reliance on token economics: heavy $WCT volatility could undermine network stability.
● Ensuring enterprise & institutional compliance: to expand adoption, WalletConnect must provide regulatory tools (e.g., audits, KYC for node operators).
● Technology competition: if MPC solutions, Passkeys, or native wallets become the dominant standard, WalletConnect must reposition to avoid obsolescence.
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6. Long-term Outlook
If WalletConnect succeeds in:
● Building a sustainable decentralized node network.
● Becoming the default standard for wallet–dApp connectivity.
● Expanding into new Web2–Web3 verticals.
Then it could truly become the “TCP/IP of Web3” – the invisible infrastructure layer powering the entire blockchain experience. This represents not only WalletConnect’s long-term potential but also a cornerstone for the broader Web3 ecosystem.
