Gemini Wallet Integrates WalletConnect, Enabling Access to 70,000+ Web3 Apps

**WalletConnect distributes 2.5M WCT tokens** to committed stakers and governance participants. **Qualification Requirements:** - Minimum 100 WCT staked - Staking period over two weeks - Active governance participation (Wave 2 only) **Two-Wave Distribution:** **Wave 1** - Live now - 1M WCT pool - Based on stake amount and lock duration **Wave 2** - End of year - 1.5M WCT pool - Includes governance participation rewards The program **prioritizes time commitment over capital**, making rewards accessible to smaller contributors who stake longer and engage in governance. Stakers can reinvest rewards at [staking.walletconnect.network](https://staking.walletconnect.network/) Full details: [walletconnect.network/blog](https://walletconnect.network/blog/boosted-stakers-rewards-strengthening-commitment-across-the-network)

**WCT launches liquidity pool on Base ecosystem** Wallet Connect Token (WCT) has expanded its presence on the Base blockchain by introducing a new liquidity pool. **Key developments:** - New $WCT/$WETH pool now live on Aerodrome Finance - Liquidity providers become eligible for AERO token emissions - Integration deepens WCT's involvement in Base ecosystem **What this means:** Users can now provide liquidity to earn additional rewards through AERO emissions while supporting WCT trading on Base. The move represents WCT's continued expansion across different blockchain ecosystems beyond its original network.

**Solayer Labs** and **WalletConnect** concluded Token2049 Singapore with a well-attended ecosystem event focused on Solana builders. The event brought together developers and community members for networking and collaboration within the Solana ecosystem. - Featured brunch-style gathering for builders - Wrapped up the major Token2049 conference week - Focused on strengthening Solana community connections The Singapore event marks another successful Token2049 gathering, continuing the conference's tradition of fostering web3 ecosystem growth.

While crypto cards dominate current payment methods, **stablecoin payments** represent the true onchain opportunity for business transactions. The potential is clear: - Fast, global payroll processing - Streamlined vendor payouts - Programmable business transactions However, the current reality is fragmented. Users navigate scattered processes across multiple wallets, chains, and approval systems. **The challenge**: Building the missing infrastructure layer that makes stablecoin payments as seamless as traditional methods. This infrastructure gap prevents widespread adoption despite stablecoins' clear advantages for cross-border business payments. [Read the full analysis](https://walletconnect.network/blog/stablecoin-payments-are-useful-but-they-re-not-easy-yet)

**WalletConnect has partnered with dtcpay** to expand stablecoin payment capabilities across Asia's retail and institutional markets. **Key developments:** - dtcpay becomes first Major Payment Institution (MPI) in Asia to integrate WalletConnect - Enables stablecoin payments (USDC, USDT, WUSD) across POS terminals with 500+ wallet support - Targets consumers, enterprises, and institutions globally **Market impact:** - Stablecoins represent 72% of WalletConnect payments - Partnership positions WalletConnect as critical infrastructure for mainstream adoption - Moves onchain payments from experimental to essential commerce tool The collaboration was announced at Token2049 alongside partners including SafePal, Keplr Wallet, and Canton Network.