WalletConnect Expands DeFi Access with BitGo Integration
WalletConnect Expands DeFi Access with BitGo Integration
🔐 $100B Enters DeFi
WalletConnect and reown's WalletKit SDK have enabled access to over $100B in additional DeFi assets through BitGo integration. This development allows institutions to participate in governance, trading, and liquidity provision across major DeFi platforms like Uniswap.
Key developments:
- Enterprise-grade controls and compliance features
- Support from major networks including Solana, Sui, and Hedera
- Integration with 65,000+ apps on WalletConnect Network
May 2025 metrics:
- 17M+ new connections
- 2.3M+ unique wallets added
- 4,100+ new app integrations
The expansion represents significant institutional adoption of DeFi through secure, compliant infrastructure.
.@KabilaApp has integrated @reown_'s WalletKit SDK, enabling multichain apps to easily reach the @hedera ecosystem. Another step toward a more connected onchain world with WalletConnect - and a consistent, frictionless UX across chains, apps and wallets.
We’re very excited to release Kabila Wallet – V2.2.13! This update brings the next step in EVM compatibility as it integrates @reown_, which allows connections between @hedera wallets and multichain compatible dApps. And that's not all... 👇
In May alone: 17M+ connections. 2.3M+ new unique wallets. 4,100+ apps integrated WalletConnect. WalletConnect: the backbone of the onchain economy 🌐
WalletConnect is everywhere. Even on @ForbesCrypto. Now you can connect your wallet and access the latest onchain news - in seconds 📰
An additional $100B+ in assets is now connected to DeFi - via WalletConnect and @reown_'s WalletKit SDK. Through @BitGo, institutions can access governance, trading, and liquidity across apps like @Uniswap. Trusted by @solana, @SuiNetwork, and @hedera.
How does a $100B custodian scale secure access to 65,000+ onchain apps? @BitGo did it with one integration - built on Reown’s WalletKit SDK and powered by @WalletConnect. Here's the full case study ⤵️ reown.com/blog/how-bitgo…
DeFi is now institution-ready. @BitGo gives institutions secure, compliant access to thousands of dApps - with enterprise-grade controls and frictionless DeFi. Delivered through WalletConnect, built with @reown_'s WalletKit SDK.
DeFi is now institution-ready. BitGo has partnered with @reown_ to power connections via @WalletConnect, giving clients secure, self-custody access to staking, governance, and liquidity protocols.
Building a wallet and want to scale fast? @reown_ WalletKit SDK connects you to 65,000+ apps on the WalletConnect Network. 🔹 Industry-leading UX 🔹 Security you can trust 🔹 Fast integration Trusted by @thisisarculus, @Hex_Trust, @haha_app, @InternetMoneyio and many more!
WalletKit is the gateway to 65,000+ apps on @WalletConnect. If you want to scale faster and deliver a frictionless wallet experience, Reown's WalletKit SDK is your solution. Why @thisisarculus, @InternetMoneyio, @haha_app, and @Hex_Trust choose it 🧵👇
WalletConnect brings the onchain economy together - and @hedera is now a larger part of that connected future. Thanks to @HashPackApp and the @reown_ WalletKit SDK, multichain apps can expand into Hedera with less effort and more impact.
🛠️ HashPack EVM Updates Over the last few updates, we’ve rolled out support for key EVM components: 🔨 13.2.0 - ERC20 Support – Smart contract tokens 🔧 13.3.0 - ReOwn/WalletConnect EVM support 🪛 13.4.0 - ERC721/ERC1155 Support – Smart contract NFTs These foundational
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WalletCon Returns to Buenos Aires
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WalletConnect Opens New Governance Proposal for Voting
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