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Understanding WalletConnect and the WalletConnect Token (WCT)

The WalletConnect Network serves as the onchain UX ecosystem, powering over 150 million connections for more than 23 million users across 600 wallets, 40,000 app projects, and multiple blockchains. As an open and decentralized network, WalletConnect enables seamless user-to-app connections onchain, prioritizing both utility and ownership without compromise. Central to this ecosystem is the WalletConnect Token (WCT), which fuels network operations by empowering the community of users, apps, and wallets to contribute to a more innovative onchain future through shared incentives. Launching on Optimism’s OP Mainnet, WCT leverages Ethereum’s robust security combined with the fast transaction speeds of the OP Mainnet.

WCT Circulating Supply and Tokenomics

The WalletConnect Token (WCT) has an initial supply cap of 1 billion tokens, with strategic allocations designed to foster the network’s growth and long-term sustainability. In the current tokenomics model, token inflation is not part of the strategy for distribution or network maintenance. Instead, the model focuses on using existing allocations and fee mechanisms to sustain network operations and incentivize active participation. Nevertheless, the network’s governance framework and community members have the flexibility to introduce inflation mechanisms in the future if necessary.

The Team Behind WalletConnect

WalletConnect was initially developed under WalletConnect Inc., founded by Pedro Gomes. As the project evolves towards full decentralization and permissionless operations, it now benefits from a growing community of contributors and node operators. Key contributors include the WalletConnect Foundation, Reown, Consensys, Kiln, Ledger, Luga Nodes, 1kx, Figment, and Sensei Nodes. The WalletConnect Foundation’s board features prominent figures such as Pedro Gomes and Yessin Schiegg, who continue to guide the network’s decentralized growth.

Where and How to Acquire WCT

The WalletConnect Token (WCT) is set to enter its first release cycle in 2024. Transferability of the token will be enabled at a later stage, following its launch. WCT plays a crucial role in the WalletConnect Network and is utilized for multiple purposes:

• Fees: WCT is used to pay for network services, including relay operations.

• Rewards: The token acts as an incentive, helping to maintain the network’s security and efficiency.

• Staking: Users can stake their WCT to earn rewards and participate actively in network governance.

• Governance: WCT holders have the right to vote on proposals and changes, thus directly influencing the network’s evolution through decentralized governance.*

(*Governance and fee features are anticipated to be unlocked in the near future.)

The WalletConnect Network Ecosystem

Since its inception, the WalletConnect Network has facilitated over 185 million onchain connections for more than 30 million users across 50,000 app projects. Currently, it supports over 22 million monthly connections, empowering users to interact with some of the world’s leading decentralized applications and expanding the reach and impact of the onchain ecosystem.

How  You Can Trade In The WalletConnect Token In India?

Suncrypto provides WCT/INR pairing to trade in walletconnect tokens in India.