Why get certified
Certified wallets benefit from:- Trust and visibility — a WalletConnect Certified badge, shown when users open the connection modal to access an app, a listing on WalletGuide, and co-marketing opportunities with the WalletConnect brand.
- Higher rank in the wallet list — certified wallets appear before non-certified wallets in the wallet list shown when users connect via WalletConnect.
- Improved analytics — data on how a wallet’s users are connecting via the WalletConnect Network, in a dedicated dashboard for certified wallets.
- New revenue streams — access to rewards and incentives, including $WCT token rewards, interchange fees, and revenue-generating programs exclusive to certified wallets.
How the program works
The program runs in seasons, each with its own theme and progressively higher requirements. Each season builds on the last: certification requires meeting the criteria for every season up to the current one.
Requirements are set by WalletConnect in collaboration with the WalletConnect Council, which represents leading projects across the ecosystem. The Season 2 requirements, for example, came out of a workshop with wallets at WalletCon II in Bangkok.
Eligibility
Certification is high-touch and collaborative, so only a limited number of wallets are certified per season. To be eligible, a wallet must meet at least one of the following:- Top 40 wallet by number of WalletConnect connections.
- Demonstrated growth potential — a credible path to becoming top 40.
- High transaction volume — for example, institutional-grade wallets.
Not sure a wallet qualifies? Reach out to evaluate eligibility.
Criteria by season
Season 1 — “It just works”
The foundation: connecting a wallet to apps through WalletConnect works reliably, every time. Wallets integrate the WalletKit SDK and prove that connecting, switching chains and accounts, disconnecting, and handling errors all work smoothly and fast — even on poor networks.Season 2 — UX excellence
Fewer clicks, better experience. Wallets make connecting and approving as simple as possible — Link Mode, One-Click Auth, a clean connect screen — and support the key RPC methods of every chain they offer (EVM, Solana, Bitcoin), so users can do everything an app asks of them.Season 3 — Payments
Wallets become a way to pay. Through WalletConnect Pay, users scan a merchant QR code in-store or check out online and approve the payment in one click, and the wallet earns interchange-like revenue on every transaction. Wallets integrate native WalletConnect Pay and confirm the fallback payment flow works for users who haven’t updated yet. Certification requires meeting the criteria of all seasons. Every test case, with steps and expected results, is in the detailed QA sheet: WalletConnect Certified QA Template.How to apply
1
Check eligibility
Confirm the wallet meets one of the eligibility criteria above.
2
Meet the requirements
Complete the SDK integration and work through the WalletConnect Certified QA Template to validate the integration before submitting.
3
Submit for review
Apply via the form, reach out on existing channels, or email wallets@walletconnect.com.
4
Get listed and rewarded
Once approved, the wallet appears on WalletGuide and becomes eligible for all Certified benefits.
How we review
Certification is a guided process, not a one-shot submission:- The WalletConnect team walks the wallet team through testing and validation once submitted.
- Each criterion is tested across the relevant flows — for Season 3, that means both QR scanning methods (the wallet’s built-in scanner and the device’s default camera), on both in-store and online checkout where applicable.
- Wallet teams share QA builds of their app with WalletConnect for verification against the season’s test cases.
- Flows across certified wallets are tested on an ongoing basis, and any issues found are flagged — certification is maintained, not just awarded.