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WalletConnect
WCT

WalletConnect

$0.04398
1.04%
Market Cap. #1924
$43,151,821
Volume (24h) #312
$5,141,848
Supply (Circ. / Total / Max)
- / 981.03M / ∞
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WCT

$0.04398
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Market Cap. #1924
$43,151,821
Volume (24h) #312
$5,141,848
Supply (Circ. / Total / Max)
- / 981.03M / ∞
Launch Date
2024-10-28
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2024-10-28
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About WalletConnect

The WalletConnect Token (WCT) is the native token of a decentralised network that enables secure, encrypted connections between wallets and applications across blockchain ecosystems. It is used for staking, governance and distributing rewards to participants such as node operators and wallet providers. Initially non-transferable, WCT supports the transition of the WalletConnect Network towards a permissionless and community-governed infrastructure.

WalletConnect is a decentralised infrastructure network designed to enhance the user experience (UX) in web3 by enabling secure and seamless interactions between wallets and applications. Launched initially as a protocol in 2018, WalletConnect allows users to connect their mobile or desktop wallets to decentralised applications (dapps) via encrypted communication channels. It has since evolved into a broader network facilitating interoperability across chains including Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, Polkadot, Bitcoin and others.

The WalletConnect Network introduces an onchain UX ecosystem, acting as a decentralised database and relay layer that connects users to apps across ecosystems in a permissionless, privacy-preserving and censorship-resistant way. Key components include:

  • Service Nodes: Operate a distributed rendezvous-hashing based database that stores encrypted messages for offline retrieval.
  • Gateway Nodes: Route encrypted traffic between wallets and applications.
  • Relay Service: Enables end-to-end encrypted communications.
  • SDKs: Simplify integration for apps and wallets.

The network is designed to gradually transition from a permissioned system (where node operators are selected) to a permissionless one. Governance is driven by WCT token holders, with decentralisation milestones coordinated by the WalletConnect Foundation.


The WalletConnect Token (WCT) is the native token of the WalletConnect Network and serves four main purposes:

  1. Staking: Node operators and other participants must stake WCT to engage in network operations. Stakeweight—determined by both amount and lock duration—affects node rewards and governance influence.
  2. Governance: WCT holders can vote on proposals that affect network development, such as enabling fee mechanisms or adjusting reward structures. Community governance is phased, starting with Foundation-led oversight and transitioning to WCT holder control.
  3. Rewards: A portion of the WCT supply (17.5%) is allocated for incentivising participants. This includes staking rewards, node operation incentives based on uptime and latency, and wallet provider performance rewards.
  4. Fees: While the network currently does not charge fees for usage, a governance-approved fee model may be introduced. When active, applications and SDKs—not end users—would pay fees using WCT.

Initially, WCT is non-transferable to maintain network stability, ensure tokens are used within the system, and avoid speculative trading. Token holders can still participate in staking and governance. Transferability may be enabled later through a governance vote.


WalletConnect was created in 2018 by Pedro Gomes, a software engineer who aimed to solve the challenge of connecting mobile wallets with desktop-based decentralised applications. The initial version introduced the widely adopted QR code-based connection mechanism.

Since its inception, the project has evolved through contributions from a broader community and institutional support. The original WalletConnect organisation has rebranded as Reown, which continues to build products like AppKit and WalletKit, built on top of the WalletConnect Network.

To support its decentralisation goals, the WalletConnect Foundation was established. The Foundation is responsible for the governance transition, ecosystem development and maintaining the network's resilience and neutrality. It coordinates initiatives such as token distribution, grants and infrastructure expansion.

The transition from a single-entity-led protocol to a decentralised network is guided by a phased roadmap. Governance responsibilities are gradually shifting from Reown and the Foundation to the WCT tokenholder community, ensuring long-term sustainability and open development of the infrastructure.


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