WalletConnect is the connectivity layer for the financial internet. WalletConnect is powering the apps, wallets, and payments that move billions in value every year. If you’ve ever made a transaction onchain, chances are WalletConnect made it possible.
That blue logo? It’s as trusted in crypto as Visa is in traditional finance.
In this edition, we’re covering what’s new, what’s scaling, and what it means for builders creating seamless, secure financial experiences onchain.
July was a milestone month. From new infrastructure to major partners going live, adoption continues to accelerate.
Here’s what’s shipping, and why it matters.
Over 50+ million wallets now connect through the WalletConnect Network.
This isn’t just a milestone. It’s proof of global demand for secure, seamless onchain interactions. With billions in transaction volume and thousands of apps and wallets connected, WalletConnect is the connectivity layer for the financial internet. It’s how users transact, interact, and own their digital lives, on their terms, at scale.
Cumulative Connections: 337,360,000+
Over 337 million connections, and 11 million just last month. WalletConnect isn’t just growing. It’s becoming the trusted infrastructure behind how people connect, transact, and build onchain.
Unique Wallets: 51,444,000+
More than 2 million new wallets joined in the last month, pushing the total past 51 million. Each one represents a person actively transacting, exploring, and building in the onchain economy.
Integrated App Projects: 71,500+
71,500+ apps now integrate with WalletConnect. From breakout startups to leading protocols, teams are choosing the network that scales with them.
$WCT Updates:
WCT is the engine behind WalletConnect’s decentralization. By staking WCT, users help secure the network and earn sustainable rewards backed by real network usage.
Here’s what is happening to $WCT:
- Over 122,460,000+ WCT is currently staked
- More than 48,700+ stakers
- Up to 22% APY in staking WCT rewards
The WalletConnect Foundation has shared a proposal to revamp WCT staking, aimed at improving usability, predictability, and user control. If adopted, the changes would include:
- Perpetual staking positions: No automatic decay. Stakeweight would remain constant until the user opts to unlock.
- User-triggered unlocks: Users could choose when to begin their exit, starting a fixed-duration unlock period.
- Simplified duration options: Instead of picking from 1–104 weeks, users would select from predefined timeframes (4 to 104 weeks).
- Improved UX: No more constant updates to preserve rewards. Staking becomes clearer and easier to manage.
- Backwards compatibility: The current decay model would still be available for those who prefer it.
The proposal is designed to make staking feel more like a modern financial tool: flexible, transparent, and aligned with user needs. Community feedback and voting will shape the final direction. Vote today here
The WCT Solana claim ends August 14.
This is your final reminder to check eligibility and claim WCT, designed to recognize real community participation, not farming.
Shaped in partnership with five of Solana’s most trusted communities: Backpack, Jupiter, Solflare, Solana Mobile, and Phantom, the campaign celebrates meaningful engagement across trading, staking, governance, and contributions to the Solana ecosystem.
If you’ve been active in Solana, this is your moment. Don’t miss it.
Eligible users can now visit the official WCT claim page to check eligibility and claim tokens.
$WCT to Solana bridging is now live!
Powered by Wormhole NTT. Transfer your WCT to Solana: portalbridge.com
$WCT is now live for trading on Jupiter & Raydium
Please make sure to check for the correct contract address: WCTk5xWdn5SYg56twGj32sUF3W4WFQ48ogezLBuYTBY
From SafePal to Ledger, 1inch to Drift, some of the most trusted names in crypto are rallying behind the next phase of the WalletConnect Network. These partnerships are about growing our community and working with like-minded brands that are building the future of onchain finance alongside WalletConnect.
Partnership details below:
Ledger x WalletConnect
Ledger, a WalletConnect Certified Wallet, is teaming up with WalletConnect to distribute rewards to Ledger Flex Solana Edition SBT holders. As both a node operator and ecosystem contributor, Ledger plays a key role in the growth of the WalletConnect Network. Its user base is among the most active across the network. As a reward, Ledger Flex users gained a share of WCT on Solana.
Drift x WalletConnect
Drift power stakers have been rewarded. In partnership with WalletConnect, Drift distributed 100,000 WCT to recognize and support top stakers from Drift FUEL rewards program. It’s part of a shared mission to make onchain UX smoother, more open, and built around real users.
1Inch x WalletConnect
1inch users make millions of connections through the WalletConnect Network, whether they’re trading or using the WalletConnect Certified 1inch Wallet. Now, 50,000 WCT in rewards are set aside to give back to this community through a WCT swap campaign.
SafePal x WalletConnect
SafePal, a WalletConnect Certified Wallet, connects to the WalletConnect Network millions of times each year. To recognize its users, 80,000 WCT have been distributed to users who have staked in-app.
The WalletConnect Network is growing fast, with new apps and wallets joining every week. We’re excited to welcome custodians Hex Trust, Anchorage, Fireblocks, and more to the ecosystem, making it even easier for users to connect, transact, and build across chains.
New apps going live on the WalletConnect Network signal growing traction across ecosystems. Morpho, Pendle, Ethena, PlaySolana, and Noah are now live, bringing more users, more utility, and more volume into the network. From DeFi to media to Solana gaming, adoption is expanding fast.
What’s next for the network
Growth is accelerating, and we’re setting the stage for what comes next:
- Wider access to WCT: As part of our ongoing expansion, WCT is becoming more accessible across regions and chains. WCT is now live on Gemini, growing WCT's presence in the USA and beyond.
If you’re building in the onchain ecosystem, now’s the time to connect. The network is expanding fast, and you can help shape it.
Where to catch us next
We’re hitting the road this August to connect with the WalletConnect community around the world. If you’re nearby, come say hi! We’d love to meet, swap ideas, and talk about what you’re building.
📍 Bali, WalletConnect Meetup at CoinFest, August 21 · 2–5 PM
📍 Tokyo, WalletConnect Community Brunch, August 25 · 11:30–1 PM
📍 Seoul, WalletConnect Community Meetup, August 28
Important note: This message is not an offer or solicitation to purchase or invest in any securities, tokens, or other financial instruments. This information represents currently envisioned plans and goals. The described strategies, details and goals are subject to change due to rapidly evolving industry conditions and technical, legal and regulatory developments. Plans and goals may need to be quickly changed to adapt to new opportunities and challenges. Reown and WalletConnect Foundation are contributors to the WalletConnect Network. Whether they are successful in achieving their goals may depend on factors outside of their control, including the actions of other contributors to and participants of the Network.