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WalletConnect Unveils WalletGuide: A New Standard in Digital Wallets

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Slice of Finance Team
12 Jul

Key Highlights:

  • WalletConnect announces WalletGuide, set to launch in September.

  • "WalletConnect Certified" gold badge awarded to wallets meeting high UX standards.

  • Industry partners include MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Kraken, and more.

  • WalletGuide offers a comprehensive directory for secure, feature-rich digital wallets.

  • New tools AppKit and WalletKit enhance web3 user interactions.

Source (Business Wire)

Notable Quotes:

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“At WalletConnect, we are committed to driving UX innovation and setting high standards within the industry, and WalletGuide is just an extension of this promise.”

Jess Houlgrave, CEO at WalletConnect
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“This initiative provides a new standard for security and functionality that ensures wallet users have full confidence that their onchain experience is going to work.”

Eric Kuhn, Head at Kraken Wallet
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“Partnering with WalletConnect on WalletGuide allows us to showcase our commitment to community-driven standards and user experience.”

Jasmine Xu, Head of Product at Magic Eden
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“We’re excited to partner with them on this new initiative to further drive that mission forward in a way that ensures users are protected with the highest international standards while maintaining innovation and seamless user experience.”

Nate Zou, Head of Product at Trust Wallet

Our Take:

WalletConnect's launch of WalletGuide represents a significant advancement in the web3 space, setting a new benchmark for digital wallet standards. By introducing the "WalletConnect Certified" gold badge, the initiative not only elevates the user experience but also enhances security and functionality across the ecosystem. The collaboration with leading industry partners underscores WalletConnect’s commitment to innovation and user-centric design. Furthermore, the introduction of AppKit and WalletKit positions developers to create more advanced and user-controlled web3 applications, marking a crucial step toward decentralization and community participation. This move is poised to drive the adoption and evolution of digital wallets, ensuring a safer and more efficient user experience in the blockchain ecosystem.