WalletConnect Broadens Certified Program to Include Apps and Institutions, Establishing New Industry Benchmark (20 Nov)

WalletConnect Certified Program Expansion: WalletConnect has expanded its certification program to include App Certified and Institutional Certified, enhancing trust, security, and interoperability for wallets, apps, and institutions in the onchain economy.

App Certified Initiative: The App Certified program aims to combat the rise in crypto scams and hacks by verifying app authenticity and establishing security benchmarks, with a curated directory called AppGuide for users to find trustworthy applications.

Institutional Certified Standards: The Institutional Certified program sets rigorous standards for wallet integrations used by financial institutions, ensuring transparency, auditability, and operational resilience as they engage in DeFi activities.

Ongoing Wallet Certification: The Wallet Certified program continues to evolve, introducing new criteria to enhance wallet security and usability, reflecting the growing need for robust verification standards in the face of increasing scams and hacks in 2025.