Nansen Points holders — your loyalty will be rewarded.
Nansen Points holders can unlock WCT rewards—and now it's time to stake them for up to 23.23% APY.
The WalletConnect Network staking program rewards WCT holders who secure the infrastructure powering 300+ million onchain connections across 600+ wallets and 67,000+ apps.
Why Staking Beats Selling
WCT's current market price reflects early distribution dynamics—not long-term infrastructure value. Staking unlocks immediate yield while capturing future network growth:
Current Staking Returns:
- Base APY reaches 23.23% for optimal lock periods
- Weekly reward distributions every Thursday
- Automatic compounding through restaking options
- No minimum staking requirements
Future Reward Programs:
- Performance incentives beyond base staking APY
- Governance voting rights on fee structures
- Priority access to new WalletConnect ecosystem benefits
- Additional rewards as network adoption expands
Selling WCT captures today's price. Staking captures tomorrow's infrastructure value.
WCT Distribution: From Points to Staking Power
Nansen Points holders Green tier and above with connected wallets. The following is allocation based on Aug 19 snapshot:
- Green Tier: 165 WCT
- Ice Tier: 300 WCT
- North Tier: 600 WCT
- Star Tier: 900 WCT
These tokens arrived directly in connected wallets, ready for staking. The distribution recognizes users who understand onchain value and infrastructure importance.
What WCT Staking Delivers
Stakers earn proportional rewards based on their stakeweight—a calculation combining token amount and lock duration. Current APY reaches 23.23% for optimal staking positions.
The network distributes rewards every Thursday at 00:00 GMT.
To qualify, your staking position must start before the weekly cutoff and maintain at least one week remaining in the lock period. Rewards arrive automatically and can be claimed or restaked to compound returns.
Why WalletConnect Staking Matters for Infrastructure
WalletConnect processes billions in onchain value annually through its relay infrastructure. The network connects major wallets like MetaMask, Trust Wallet, and Rainbow to thousands of dApps across every major blockchain.
WCT staking serves three critical functions:
- Network Security: Staked tokens align holder interests with network reliability and uptime
- Governance Participation: Stakers vote on protocol upgrades, fee structures, and reward allocations
- Performance Incentives: Active stakers qualify for future performance reward programs beyond base APY
The 1 billion token supply includes 17.5% allocated specifically for network rewards over the first few years, with no inflation planned for the initial 3-4 year period.
