🔗 What is #WalletConnect ?
An open-source protocol (born in 2018), WalletConnect creates a secure, encrypted bridge between self-custody wallets and Web3 applications via QR codes or deep links—without exposing your private keys .

📈 Reach & Adoption

Over 300 million connections and ~47 million active wallets across more than 66,500 apps as of May 2025 .

It's deep-rooted in the Web3 stack—integrated with MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Uniswap, Phantom, Solflare, KuCoin Wallet, Rootstock, and many more .

🪙 Introducing $WCT (WalletConnect Token)

Native token to decentralize the network, enabling staking, governance, rewards, and eventually service fees.

As of late June 2025, over 121 million WCT staked (22% APY), supported by 49,400+ stakers. Expanded to Solana ecosystem via a 5 million WCT allocation .

🏛️ Institutional Integration

BitGo recently integrated WalletConnect via Reown’s SDK, enabling institutional clients to securely access DeFi, DAOs, trading, and token swaps while keeping assets in self-custody .

🚀 What’s next?

Evolution into a Web3 identity layer with smart session support (decentralized, AI-enabled on-chain actions) .

Roadmap goals: unlocking real-time value metrics, broader node decentralization, and cross-chain expansion.

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