The WalletConnect Token is expanding to Base, one of the fastest-growing ecosystems.
From DeFi to RWAs, from consumer apps to institutional rails, Base has quickly become a magnet for momentum. And now, the network that powers over 70,000+ apps and connects 50M+ users, the WalletConnect Network, is going deeper.
In September 2025, $WCT will be live on Base. This brings the WalletConnect Token to one of the most active, scalable, user-centric, and institution-focused chains in the world.
Why Base
Base is moving fast. Allows stablecoin onboarding with zero fees. A growing institutional presence. And a massive wave of consumer activity from teams like Zora, Aerodrome Finance, Reserve, Fluid, and Virtual Protocol. It’s no surprise that builders across the stack are turning to Base to deploy faster and grow faster.
But every app needs one thing: an infrastructure it can trust. And WalletConnect can deliver this.
Institutions aren’t just experimenting with Base, they’re shipping. JP Morgan recently launched deposit tokens on Base through its Kinexys platform, bringing regulated, real-world assets onchain with a focus on speed, transparency, and programmable settlement. As traditional finance moves onchain, infrastructure like WalletConnect becomes critical for powering secure, scalable, and wallet-agnostic access across user types.
WalletConnect is already that layer. From day one, WalletConnect enabled every wallet to connect to Base. Today, the Network handles millions of secure connections across apps and chains, Base included.
AI-native protocols like Virtual are choosing Base as their home, unlocking new onchain use cases at the intersection of artificial intelligence and programmable money. These apps rely on fast execution, seamless wallet access, and secure messaging between users and agents. That’s where WalletConnect comes in. As the backbone for connections and move funds, WalletConnect powers the infrastructure that lets AI agents transact, sign, and interact across chains, without compromising UX or custody.
And soon, $WCT will play an even bigger role in how those connections grow and scale.
Why WCT on Base
This isn’t a new experiment. It’s an expansion of something already working.
WalletConnect has been supporting apps and wallets on Base since day one. The Network has already earned trust from teams across the Base ecosystem, helping builders onboard users faster, process transactions smoothly, and scale securely. WalletConnect is the connectivity layer for the financial internet. WalletConnect is powering the apps, wallets, and payments that move billions in value every week. If you’ve ever made a crypto transaction on Base, there’s a good chance WalletConnect made it possible.
Launching $WCT on Base unlocks:
- Direct participation in WalletConnect’s roadmap from the Base community
- Rewarding builders
Base is also aligned with WalletConnect’s vision: fast UX, open access, and massive upside for teams who focus on real users.
“We saw the Base announcement, many years ago, and knew immediately, this is where onchain UX can flourish,” said Pedro Gomes, Director and Founder of the WalletConnect Foundation. “From day one, we’ve supported Base builders and users. Launching WCT here just makes sense. We’re growing fast, and Base will help accelerate that growth.”
What's Next
This launch is just the beginning. The WalletConnect Foundation is preparing a wave of network updates tied to WCT, including:
- Onchain governance activation across chains
- New staking mechanisms for performance-based rewards
- Incentive programs for apps and wallets using WalletConnect on Base
There’s more to come, and Base users will be at the center of it.
Why It Matters
WalletConnect powers the infrastructure behind the onchain economy. WCT gives builders and users a voice, a stake, and a reason to shape what comes next.
Launching on Base deepens that mission.
It connects WCT to one of the most active ecosystems in crypto today. It brings WalletConnect’s governance and incentives closer to the apps using the Network every day. And it gives Base users another way to participate in building the open, composable future they want to see.
Whether you're a Base-native app, a new wallet looking to scale with this initial launch campaign you can earn WCT for building on WalletConnect.
Get Ready
The WCT launch on Base is expected in late September.
WCT is already live on Ethereum, Optimism, and Solana. With Base joining the mix, WalletConnect is going multichain in full force.
WalletConnect is now Based.
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