🔗 Part 6/10: Security & Privacy in WalletConnect
How does WalletConnect keep your wallet safe?
We use WalletConnect daily — to link wallets with dApps — but most don’t stop to ask:
“Is this actually secure?”
Short answer: Yes — but let’s break down why 👇
🔒 1. No Private Keys Are Shared
WalletConnect never sees your seed phrase or private keys.
The protocol only transmits signed messages and transaction requests.
You stay in full control — every action must be confirmed in your wallet.
✅ No custody
✅ No login
✅ You approve every step
🔐 2. End-to-End Encryption
All communication between wallet and dApp is end-to-end encrypted.
Even the WalletConnect relayers (which pass the messages) can’t read your data.
It’s like secure messaging — but for signing transactions.
🕵️ 3. No Account Linking
WalletConnect doesn't track you across apps.
There’s no account login, no email, no cookies — just a secure session.
That means higher privacy by default.
Each session is temporary and wallet-specific.
🔗 4. Session Approval Flow
You scan a QR code → approve the connection → see a full permission summary.
You always know:
🔹 What dApp is asking to connect
🔹 What chain it's on
🔹What permissions it wants
No silent approvals. No hidden permissions.
⚠️ Still, Be Cautious
Even with a secure protocol, the dApp you connect to matters.
❌ If the app is malicious, it may send bad tx requests
✅ WalletConnect lets you reject any suspicious request
🧠 Always double-check what you’re signing
💬 Next: WalletConnect — risks and the unknown.
Have you ever rejected a WalletConnect request that looked fishy? Share it below 👇
