WalletConnect | Wallet Connect compatible wallets

Accessing decentralized applications and connecting your crypto wallet to them could be a troublesome task if you do not have a medium to do so. To sidestep this problem, a tool was developed wherein users can quickly connect their crypto wallets to the decentralized application of their choice. Yes, we are referring to WalletConnect. This is one of the most useful and efficient pathways to use the beneficial features of a dApp without going through a complicated procedure. If you are getting to hear about WalletConnect for the first time, this read just for you.

As said in the introductory part of the read, WalletConnect allows users to connect their crypto wallet to a dApp. This hints towards the fact that it is an open-source protocol that allows you to securely connect your mobile and other crypto wallet to different decentralized applications which otherwise is a tough task.

Coming back to the point of how Wallet Connect works, we find out that it is an open-source protocol that uses QR technology and safe encryption methods to create an environment that allows end-to-end connection between your wallet device and the decentralized app of your choice. By letting you establish this connection, you can easily interact with the app and sign some transactions quickly directly from your wallet.

Using WalletConnect requires you to follow a very easy pathway. The process to do so is explained in detail below. So, stay tuned to know the whole procedure:

1. First of all, you must open the dApp of your choice

2. On the dApp, choose the option to connect the wallet

3. Following this, you should select "WalletConnect" from the given options

4. Now, open the wallet of your choice- e.g. MetaMask or Trust Wallet

5. Then, you must scan the given QR code on your screen from the mobile wallet app

6. Confirm or verify the connection

WalletConnect neither has a browser extension desktop app, nor a mobile application. It can only be used directly through its web portal. This means you can navigate to the official website of WalletConnect i.e. https://walletconnect.com/ and use it to connect your preferred crypto wallet to your preferred dApp. If you do not understand what I am saying, please refer to the upcoming section where I have explained the whole process with the help of an example.

If you want to connect a decentralized application to your Trust Wallet, then you can follow the easy steps listed below for your convenience:

1. Begin by opening the dApp of your choice e.g. Uniswap

2. When on the main interface of Uniswap, choose "Launch App"

3. After that, you should select the  "Connect" option present at the top-right corner

4. From the options that appear in the drop-down, choose "WalletConnect"

5. Now, a QR code will be displayed on your screen

6. Instantly after that, open the Trust Wallet mobile app

7. Use its scanner to scan the QR code on your screen

Here is the list of crypto wallets that are highly compatible with Wallet Connect. Though we have not given the full list of compatible wallets, we have tried to include a few of them here:

• Ledger

• Zerion

• Fireblock

• Ambire

• Infinity

• Coinbase Wallet

• MetaMask Wallet

• NOW wallet

• Certhis

• Sahal Wallet

• BC Vault

• Neon Wallet

• Absolute

• Sequence

• Torus

• Paper

• Marble

• Flooz

• OneKey

• Venly

• Bitski

• KeepKey

• Okto

WalletConnect does not work as a standalone platform and can only be used in connection with a dapp and a wallet. Hence, there is no separate WalletConnect app or extension for users. To know more about WalletConnect and the method to use it, you can go through the details given at https://walletconnect.com/. I hope this website will give you clear and deeper insights into how you can enjoy the unlimited benefits of a decentralized application and access the Web3 world without any difficulty.

Some common WalletConnect Issues

In this section of the read, I have talked about some commonly faced WalletConnect issues, and in the following section I will give you some troubleshooting tips that will help you get rid of the issues at the earliest:

• WalletConnect failed to connect

• WalletConnect not working

• Wallet Connect something went wrong

• Wallet Connect session disconnected

Troubleshooting measures:

• Switch to a faster internet connection

• Use another PC or another web browser

• Clear all the cache and cookies from your device

• Update your wallet app to the latest version

• Close all the tabs that are running in the background

• Update the browser and the operating system if the problem persists

• Repeat the connectivity process after some time, previously the servers might be down

WalletConnect is counted as one of the safest ways to connect your crypto wallet to a decentralized application without compromising your security. If you are not sure whether or not you will be charged to use WalletConnect, then please let me clear out your query. Using WalletConnect is completely free and the process takes only a few minutes to complete. However, if you carry out any transactions after connecting the two, you need to pay the gas fee.

Not only MetaMask but there are a lot of crypto wallets that are compatible with WalletConnect. We have given a comprehensive list of wallets that are compatible wallets among which MetaMask is one. To connect MetaMask or WalletConnect Coinbase, you simply need to open the decentralized application of your choice and then select the "Connect" option on its interface. Soon after that, you will be given the option to connect from which you can choose "WalletConnect." Once the QR code appears, you can use the MetaMask Wallet scanner to scan this QR code.

By referring to all the instructions that I have given in this read, you will be able to walk through the pathway to use WalletConnect to its full potential. If you are a first-time user, read the guide thoroughly before starting the process. Once you get the idea of how this works, you can then take action to enjoy unlimited connections whenever it comes to using a decentralized application with a wallet. Not just that, we have also given some quick and working remedies that will help you with getting rid of any problems that you might be facing on your way to using this platform.