# Airdrop Launched! $46.5 Million Funded WalletConnect (WCT) Now Live on OKX Platform!6.5 Million WCT Airdrop Celebration Begins, Heat Soars!

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**Published on:** 2025-04-11
**Categories:** walletconnect
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WalletConnect Project Overview To celebrate WalletConnect’s official launch on OKX, an exclusive airdrop initiative jointly launched by WalletConnect and OKX is now underway, distributing a total of 6,500,000 WCT tokens. Users can participate by visiting the event page, connecting their OKX Web3 wallet, depositing WCT, and filling in their OKX UID and OKX Optimism wallet address to qualify. OKX will soon list WCT (WalletConnect), with the following schedule:WCT Opening Time: 6:00 PM (UTC+8) on April 15, 2025WCT/USDT Spot Trading Time: To be announced separately.WalletConnect Project Introduction WalletConnect is an open protocol developed by Reown, designed for secure communication between wallets and DApps (Web3 applications). The protocol uses bridge servers to establish remote connections between two applications and/or devices, relaying payloads that are symmetrically encrypted using a shared key between the two peers. Image Placeholder Core Features of WalletConnect As the cornerstone for interactions between Web3 wallets and DApps, WalletConnect offers the following key functionalities:Full-Chain Compatibility: Supports cross-chain interactions across mainstream blockchain networks, breaking down ecosystem barriers.Broad Adaptability: Integrated with over 600 wallets and 40,000+ DApps, enabling truly seamless connectivity.Secure Communication: Employs end-to-end encryption to safeguard the privacy of all interaction data.Multi-Platform Compatibility: Perfectly adapts to both mobile and desktop environments, with no additional plugins required.Smart Alerts: Real-time notifications for interaction statuses, market fluctuations, and other critical updates.Automatic Recognition: Intelligently detects on-chain environments, eliminating the need for manual configuration.Completely Free: No fees are charged for any network connection services.As a Web3 infrastructure, WalletConnect continuously optimizes the interaction experience between wallets and DApps through these seven features, driving the interconnection of decentralized application ecosystems. WalletConnect Team Image Placeholder Jess Houlgrave is the CEO of WalletConnect, previously serving as Chief of Staff at Checkout.com and Co-Founder/COO of Codex Protocol. Image Placeholder Pedro Gomes is the founder of WalletConnect, involved in building the WalletConnect protocol, Web3Modal, and other products. He previously worked as a full-stack developer at Connext. WalletConnect FundingFebruary 14, 2025: Completed a $10 million public funding round.January 15, 2025: Closed a $13 million Series B funding round.November 3, 2022: Raised $12.5 million in funding.March 8, 2022: Secured $11 million in Series A funding. WalletConnect Summary WalletConnect provides DApp developers with a flexible connection solution, significantly enhancing the Web3 user experience. The protocol supports users in freely choosing various connection methods, making the interaction process more secure and seamless. Its unique advantage lies in allowing users to experience DApp functionalities through a backup wallet first, then switch to their primary wallet for formal operations after gaining a full understanding. This progressive interaction design lowers the entry barrier for new users and offers a convenient switching experience for multi-wallet management users.

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