Decentralised crypto wallet protocol, WalletConnect is launching its native Connect Token (WCT). It will be built on Optimism’s (OP) Layer-2 blockchain. Jess Houlgrave, CEO of WalletConnect has told The Block that a total of 185 million WCT will be airdropped to users.
WalletConnect is an open-source protocol that connects blockchain wallets to decentralised applications (dApps). It allows users to interact with dApps without giving the app access to their private keys.
WalletConnect CEO Outlines Details Of WCT Airdrop
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WalletConnect is launching its native Connect Token (WCT) on Optimism's OP Mainnet, with an airdrop of 185 million tokens to users starting September 24.
👉 Wallet Connect raised $24.75M from Tier 1 Ventures like Coinbase, Hashkey
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“WCT marks a significant milestone in the WalletConnect Network’s decentralization roadmap and will be the driving force behind the economic and governance structure of the Network,” WalletConnect said to The Block. “Registration for the WCT airdrop will open on September 24. The airdrop eligibility structure is based on the use of the WalletConnect Network.”
The WCT token’s initial supply will be capped at 1 billion. Houlgrave told The Block that 18.5%, or 185 million tokens, are allocated for the season 1 airdrop. The airdrop will include WalletConnect end users, wallets, apps, nodes, software development kits, and communities that have contributed to WalletConnect’s success.
To participate in the WCT airdrop, users must register by connecting their wallets and linking their GitHub accounts. An email address and active WalletConnect engagement or contributions to open-source projects are also required to be eligible for the airdrop.
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Those Not Eligible For WCT Season 1 Airdrop Could Still Qualify For Season 2, CEO States
Houlgrave went on to say that the airdrop for season 1 will conclude on October 11. At that point, token distribution will occur. Any unclaimed tokens will be reallocated to future airdrop seasons. She stressed that those not eligible for Season 1’s airdrop may have opportunities to qualify in subsequent seasons.
According to Houlgrave, WCT tokens will initially be non-transferable to ensure a focus on network functionality, stability, and ecosystem development. Transferability might be enabled later through community governance. While tokens can be used for governance and staking, they cannot be transferred between wallets until full functionality is activated by 2025, Houlgrave added.
WalletConnect Has Rebranded To Reown, Jess Houlgrave To Continue As CEO
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Formerly WalletConnect Inc., we’ve evolved with a mission to empower builders to redesign, recreate, and reown the internet.
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— Reown (prev. @WalletConnect Inc.) (@reown_) September 17, 2024
WalletConnect Inc. recently rebranded to Reown. Its aim is to focus on user experience and will continue to be led by CEO Jess Houlgrave.
On the pivot to Reown, Houlgrave said, “Web3 is yet to achieve the lofty goals spoken about by many. The average person will have heard of Bitcoin or NFTs but will likely struggle to set up a wallet or mint and send an NFT.
Reown is focused on changing this and making the on-chain landscape usable and accessible. Reown will work with partners across all chains and ecosystems to help make using the decentralized internet as intuitive as possible”.
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