đ What Is #WalletConnect ?
WalletConnect acts as a bridge between your wallet and a dApp. Instead of logging in with a username/password, users scan a QR code or click a deep link to establish a secure session.
âïž How It Works:
1.Initiate Connection: A dApp displays a QR code (or link).
2.Scan or Click: User scans it with their wallet app.
3.Session Starts: A secure, end-to-end encrypted connection is made.
4.Approve Transactions: User signs transactions directly in their wallet.
â Advantages:
đ Secure: Private keys never leave the wallet.
đ± Mobile-Friendly: Ideal for connecting mobile wallets to desktop dApps.
đ Multi-Chain Support: Works with Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, and more.
đ Session Persistence: Maintains session even after refreshing dApp.
đ« Risks to Watch:
Always verify the dApp is genuine before connecting.
Never approve suspicious transactions.
đ ïž Popular Wallets That Support WalletConnect:
° Trust Wallet
° MetaMask Mobile
° Rainbow
° Coinbase Wallet
° SafePal
° Zerion
đ± Use Case Example:
You're on Uniswap on your desktop browser.
You open your Trust Wallet â Tap âWalletConnectâ â Scan the QR code â Confirm the connection â Trade securely without ever revealing your private key.