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**CoinGate**, a crypto payment processor, faced significant revenue loss due to wallet friction at checkout. After integrating **WalletConnect's payment infrastructure**, the company achieved measurable improvements: - **20% higher conversion rates** - **25% faster payment processing** - Support for **700+ wallets** The integration addresses a common pain point in crypto commerce: the disconnect between payment processors and the fragmented wallet ecosystem. By enabling seamless connections across hundreds of wallets, WalletConnect Pay reduces checkout abandonment. This case study demonstrates how infrastructure improvements can directly impact merchant revenue. The results suggest that wallet compatibility and connection speed remain critical factors in crypto payment adoption. Full case study available at [WalletConnect's blog](https://walletconnect.com/blog/coingate-case-study-increasing-crypto-payment-conversion-with-walletconnect).

**Major wallet providers expand TRON access** Trust Wallet, Binance Wallet, and SafePal have integrated direct connections to key TRON ecosystem projects, streamlining user access to DeFi and stablecoin services. **Integrated projects include:** - SUN.io - JustLend - Bridgers - Symbiosis Finance - deBridge This integration simplifies the user experience for accessing TRON's DeFi infrastructure and stablecoin flows, removing friction from the onboarding process.

WalletConnect released a full episode featuring Aishwary, Global Head of Payments, Exchanges & RWA at Polygon. The conversation likely covers: - Payment infrastructure developments on Polygon - Real-world asset (RWA) integration strategies - Exchange partnerships and ecosystem growth This follows WalletConnect's previous Payments Pulse episode with Houlgrave from earlier in January. [Watch the full episode](https://x.com/WalletConnect/status/2011810321799737367?s=20)

**WalletConnect Pay** is launching a new payment infrastructure that distinguishes between peer-to-peer transfers and everyday spending capabilities. **Key features for wallet integrators:** - Interchange-style revenue sharing model based on actual payment usage - Extension into everyday spending without managing card programs - Full control over user experience maintained - No additional regulatory overhead required The infrastructure aims to enable wallets to generate ongoing revenue while expanding beyond simple value transfers between users into real-world payment scenarios.

**The Payment Paradox** While 500 million people globally hold cryptocurrency, less than 2% use it for actual payments. **The Real Problem** According to Edy Goossens, CEO of AEON Community, the adoption gap isn't about lack of demand. The issue lies in how crypto payments still depend on traditional card-based infrastructure. **Why It Matters** This reveals a fundamental disconnect between crypto ownership and real-world utility. Despite widespread holdings, the payment infrastructure hasn't evolved beyond legacy systems.