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2026 Digital Asset Outlook: Dawn of the Institutional Era
Research Team Last Updated: 12/15/2025 | 32 min. read
Key Takeaways We expect 2026 to accelerate structural shifts in digital asset investing, which have been underpinned by two major themes: macro demand for alternative stores of value and improved regulatory clarity.Together, these trends should bring in new capital, broaden adoption (especially among advised wealth and institutional investors), and bridge public blockchains more fully into mainstream financial infrastructure. As a result, we expect rising valuations in 2026 and the end of the so-called “four-year cycle,” or the theory that crypto market direction follows a recurring four-year pattern. Bitcoin’s price will likely reach a new all-time high in the first half of the year, in our view. Grayscale expects bipartisan crypto market structure legislation to become U.S. law in 2026. This will bring deeper integration between public blockchains and traditional finance, facilitate regulated trading of digital asset securities, and potentially allow for on-chain issuance by both startups and mature firms. The outlook for fiat currencies is increasingly uncertain; in contrast, we can be highly confident that the 20 millionth Bitcoin will be mined in March 2026. Digital money systems like Bitcoin and Ethereum that offer transparent, programmatic, and ultimately scarce supply will be in rising demand, in our view, due to rising fiat currency risks. We expect more crypto assets to be available through exchange-traded products in 2026. These vehicles have had a successful start, but many platforms are still conducting due diligence and working to incorporate crypto into their asset-allocation process. As this process matures, look for more slow-moving institutional capital to arrive throughout 2026. We also outline our Top 10 Crypto Investing Themes for 2026, reflecting the breadth of use cases emerging across public blockchain technology. In each case we include the relevant crypto assets associated with each theme. They are:
Dollar Debasement Risk Drives Demand for Monetary Alternatives Regulatory Clarity Supporting Adoption of Digital Assets Reach of Stablecoins to Grow in Wake of GENIUS Act Asset Tokenization at Inflection Point Privacy Solutions Needed as Blockchain Tech Goes Mainstream AI Centralization Calls for Blockchain Solutions DeFi Accelerates, Led by Lending Mainstream Adoption Will Demand Next-Generation Infrastructure A Focus on Sustainable Revenue Investors Seek Out Staking by Default Finally, two topics that we do not expect to influence crypto markets in 2026:
Quantum computing: We believe that research and preparedness will continue on post-quantum cryptography, but this issue is unlikely to affect valuations in the next year. Digital asset treasuries: Despite their media attention, we believe that DATs will not be a major swing factor for digital asset markets in 2026. 2026 Digital Asset Outlook: Dawn of the Institutional Era Fifteen years ago, crypto was an experiment: just one asset (Bitcoin) with a market capitalization of about $1 million. Today, crypto is an emerging industry and mid-sized alternative asset class, consisting of millions of individual tokens with a combined market capitalization of about $3 trillion (Exhibit 1). Now, a more complete regulatory architecture across major economies is deepening the integration of public blockchains with traditional finance and fueling long-term capital inflows into the marketplace.
Exhibit 1: Crypto now a mid-sized alternative asset class
Along the journey from crypto’s early beginnings, token valuations have experienced four large cyclical drawdowns, or about one every four years (Exhibit 2). In three of these examples, the cyclical peak in valuations occurred 1 to 1.5 years after a Bitcoin halving event, which also happens once every four years. The current bull market has lasted more than three years, and the most recent Bitcoin halving was in April 2024, more than 1.5 years ago. Therefore, conventional wisdom among certain market participants says that Bitcoin’s price likely peaked in October, and 2026 will be a challenging year for crypto returns.
Exhibit 2: Rising valuations in 2026 will mark the end of the “four-year cycle” theory
Grayscale believes that the crypto asset class is in a sustained bull market, however, and that 2026 will mark the end of the apparent four-year cycle. We expect rising valuations across all six Crypto Sectors in 2026, and we think the price of Bitcoin could exceed its previous high in the first half of the year.
There are two main pillars to our optimistic outlook:
First, there will be ongoing macro demand for alternative stores of value. Bitcoin and Ether, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap[1], can be considered scarce digital commodities and alternative monetary assets. Fiat currencies (and assets denominated in fiat currencies) face additional risks due to high and rising public sector debt and its potential implications for inflation over time (Exhibit 3). Scarce commodities — whether physical gold and silver or digital Bitcoin and Ether — can potentially serve as a ballast in portfolios for fiat currency risks. As long as the risk of fiat currency debasement keeps rising, portfolio demand for Bitcoin and Ether will likely continue rising as well, in our view.
Exhibit 3: U.S. debt problem raises doubts about low inflation credibility
Second, regulatory clarity is driving institutional investment into public blockchain technology. It can be easy to forget, but until this year the U.S. government had outstanding investigations and/or lawsuits with many leading firms in the crypto industry, including Coinbase, Ripple, Binance, Robinhood, Consensys, Uniswap, and OpenSea. Even today, exchanges and other crypto intermediaries operate without clear spot-market guidelines.
This ship has slowly been turning. In 2023, Grayscale won its lawsuit against the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), which paved the way for spot crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs). In 2024, Bitcoin and Ether spot ETPs came to market. In 2025, Congress passed the GENIUS Act on stablecoins and regulators shifted their approach toward crypto, working with the industry to provide clear guidance while continuing to focus on consumer protection and financial stability. In 2026, Grayscale expects Congress to pass bipartisan crypto market structure legislation, which will likely cement blockchain-based finance in U.S. capital markets and facilitate continued institutional investment (Exhibit 4).
Exhibit 4: Higher fundraising potentially a sign of institutional confidence
New capital entering the crypto ecosystem is likely to come primarily through spot ETPs, in our view. Since the Bitcoin ETPs launched in the U.S. in January 2024, global crypto ETPs have seen net inflows of $87 billion (Exhibit 5). Despite the early success of these products, the process of incorporating crypto into mainstream portfolios is still in early innings. Grayscale estimates that less than 0.5% of U.S. advised wealth is allocated to the crypto asset class.[2] This number should grow as more platforms complete their due diligence, build out capital market assumptions, and incorporate crypto into model portfolios. Beyond advised wealth, early movers have already adopted crypto ETPs in institutional portfolios, including Harvard Management Company and Mubadala (one of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth funds).[3] We expect this list to grow significantly in 2026.
Exhibit 5: Persistent inflows into spot crypto ETPs
With crypto increasingly driven by institutional capital inflows, the nature of price performance has changed. In each prior bull market, Bitcoin’s price increased by at least 1,000% over a one-year period (Exhibit 6). This time around, the maximum year-over-year price increase was about 240% (in the year to March 2024). We think the difference reflects steadier institutional buying recently compared to retail momentum chasing in past cycles. Although crypto investing involves significant risks, we believe the probability of a deep and prolonged cyclical drawdown in prices is relatively low at the time of writing. Instead, a steadier advance in prices, driven by institutional capital inflows, is more likely next year, in our view.
Exhibit 6: No dramatic surge in Bitcoin price this cycle
A supportive macro market backdrop may also limit some downside risks to token prices in 2026. The last two cyclical peaks occurred when the Fed was raising rates (Exhibit 7). In contrast, the Federal Reserve cut rates three times in 2025 and is expected to keep reducing rates next year. Kevin Hassett, who may replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair, recently told Face the Nation: “The American people can expect President Trump to pick somebody who’s going to help them have cheaper car loans and easier access to mortgages at lower rates."[4] Generally speaking, a growing economy and broadly supportive Fed policy should be consistent with favorable investor risk appetite and potential gains in risky assets, including crypto.
2026 Digital Asset Outlook: Dawn of the Institutional Era
Research Team Last Updated: 12/15/2025 | 32 min. read
Key Takeaways We expect 2026 to accelerate structural shifts in digital asset investing, which have been underpinned by two major themes: macro demand for alternative stores of value and improved regulatory clarity.Together, these trends should bring in new capital, broaden adoption (especially among advised wealth and institutional investors), and bridge public blockchains more fully into mainstream financial infrastructure. As a result, we expect rising valuations in 2026 and the end of the so-called “four-year cycle,” or the theory that crypto market direction follows a recurring four-year pattern. Bitcoin’s price will likely reach a new all-time high in the first half of the year, in our view. Grayscale expects bipartisan crypto market structure legislation to become U.S. law in 2026. This will bring deeper integration between public blockchains and traditional finance, facilitate regulated trading of digital asset securities, and potentially allow for on-chain issuance by both startups and mature firms. The outlook for fiat currencies is increasingly uncertain; in contrast, we can be highly confident that the 20 millionth Bitcoin will be mined in March 2026. Digital money systems like Bitcoin and Ethereum that offer transparent, programmatic, and ultimately scarce supply will be in rising demand, in our view, due to rising fiat currency risks. We expect more crypto assets to be available through exchange-traded products in 2026. These vehicles have had a successful start, but many platforms are still conducting due diligence and working to incorporate crypto into their asset-allocation process. As this process matures, look for more slow-moving institutional capital to arrive throughout 2026. We also outline our Top 10 Crypto Investing Themes for 2026, reflecting the breadth of use cases emerging across public blockchain technology. In each case we include the relevant crypto assets associated with each theme. They are:
Dollar Debasement Risk Drives Demand for Monetary Alternatives Regulatory Clarity Supporting Adoption of Digital Assets Reach of Stablecoins to Grow in Wake of GENIUS Act Asset Tokenization at Inflection Point Privacy Solutions Needed as Blockchain Tech Goes Mainstream AI Centralization Calls for Blockchain Solutions DeFi Accelerates, Led by Lending Mainstream Adoption Will Demand Next-Generation Infrastructure A Focus on Sustainable Revenue Investors Seek Out Staking by Default Finally, two topics that we do not expect to influence crypto markets in 2026:
Quantum computing: We believe that research and preparedness will continue on post-quantum cryptography, but this issue is unlikely to affect valuations in the next year. Digital asset treasuries: Despite their media attention, we believe that DATs will not be a major swing factor for digital asset markets in 2026. 2026 Digital Asset Outlook: Dawn of the Institutional Era Fifteen years ago, crypto was an experiment: just one asset (Bitcoin) with a market capitalization of about $1 million. Today, crypto is an emerging industry and mid-sized alternative asset class, consisting of millions of individual tokens with a combined market capitalization of about $3 trillion (Exhibit 1). Now, a more complete regulatory architecture across major economies is deepening the integration of public blockchains with traditional finance and fueling long-term capital inflows into the marketplace.
Exhibit 1: Crypto now a mid-sized alternative asset class
Along the journey from crypto’s early beginnings, token valuations have experienced four large cyclical drawdowns, or about one every four years (Exhibit 2). In three of these examples, the cyclical peak in valuations occurred 1 to 1.5 years after a Bitcoin halving event, which also happens once every four years. The current bull market has lasted more than three years, and the most recent Bitcoin halving was in April 2024, more than 1.5 years ago. Therefore, conventional wisdom among certain market participants says that Bitcoin’s price likely peaked in October, and 2026 will be a challenging year for crypto returns.
Exhibit 2: Rising valuations in 2026 will mark the end of the “four-year cycle” theory
Grayscale believes that the crypto asset class is in a sustained bull market, however, and that 2026 will mark the end of the apparent four-year cycle. We expect rising valuations across all six Crypto Sectors in 2026, and we think the price of Bitcoin could exceed its previous high in the first half of the year.
There are two main pillars to our optimistic outlook:
First, there will be ongoing macro demand for alternative stores of value. Bitcoin and Ether, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap[1], can be considered scarce digital commodities and alternative monetary assets. Fiat currencies (and assets denominated in fiat currencies) face additional risks due to high and rising public sector debt and its potential implications for inflation over time (Exhibit 3). Scarce commodities — whether physical gold and silver or digital Bitcoin and Ether — can potentially serve as a ballast in portfolios for fiat currency risks. As long as the risk of fiat currency debasement keeps rising, portfolio demand for Bitcoin and Ether will likely continue rising as well, in our view.
Exhibit 3: U.S. debt problem raises doubts about low inflation credibility
Second, regulatory clarity is driving institutional investment into public blockchain technology. It can be easy to forget, but until this year the U.S. government had outstanding investigations and/or lawsuits with many leading firms in the crypto industry, including Coinbase, Ripple, Binance, Robinhood, Consensys, Uniswap, and OpenSea. Even today, exchanges and other crypto intermediaries operate without clear spot-market guidelines.
This ship has slowly been turning. In 2023, Grayscale won its lawsuit against the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), which paved the way for spot crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs). In 2024, Bitcoin and Ether spot ETPs came to market. In 2025, Congress passed the GENIUS Act on stablecoins and regulators shifted their approach toward crypto, working with the industry to provide clear guidance while continuing to focus on consumer protection and financial stability. In 2026, Grayscale expects Congress to pass bipartisan crypto market structure legislation, which will likely cement blockchain-based finance in U.S. capital markets and facilitate continued institutional investment (Exhibit 4).
Exhibit 4: Higher fundraising potentially a sign of institutional confidence
New capital entering the crypto ecosystem is likely to come primarily through spot ETPs, in our view. Since the Bitcoin ETPs launched in the U.S. in January 2024, global crypto ETPs have seen net inflows of $87 billion (Exhibit 5). Despite the early success of these products, the process of incorporating crypto into mainstream portfolios is still in early innings. Grayscale estimates that less than 0.5% of U.S. advised wealth is allocated to the crypto asset class.[2] This number should grow as more platforms complete their due diligence, build out capital market assumptions, and incorporate crypto into model portfolios. Beyond advised wealth, early movers have already adopted crypto ETPs in institutional portfolios, including Harvard Management Company and Mubadala (one of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth funds).[3] We expect this list to grow significantly in 2026.
Exhibit 5: Persistent inflows into spot crypto ETPs
With crypto increasingly driven by institutional capital inflows, the nature of price performance has changed. In each prior bull market, Bitcoin’s price increased by at least 1,000% over a one-year period (Exhibit 6). This time around, the maximum year-over-year price increase was about 240% (in the year to March 2024). We think the difference reflects steadier institutional buying recently compared to retail momentum chasing in past cycles. Although crypto investing involves significant risks, we believe the probability of a deep and prolonged cyclical drawdown in prices is relatively low at the time of writing. Instead, a steadier advance in prices, driven by institutional capital inflows, is more likely next year, in our view.
Exhibit 4: Higher fundraising potentially a sign of institutional confidence
New capital entering the crypto ecosystem is likely to come primarily through spot ETPs, in our view. Since the Bitcoin ETPs launched in the U.S. in January 2024, global crypto ETPs have seen net inflows of $87 billion (Exhibit 5). Despite the early success of these products, the process of incorporating crypto into mainstream portfolios is still in early innings. Grayscale estimates that less than 0.5% of U.S. advised wealth is allocated to the crypto asset class.[2] This number should grow as more platforms complete their due diligence, build out capital market assumptions, and incorporate crypto into model portfolios. Beyond advised wealth, early movers have already adopted crypto ETPs in institutional portfolios, including Harvard Management Company and Mubadala (one of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth funds).[3] We expect this list to grow significantly in 2026.$BTC $ETH $XRP #BinancehodlerSOMI
Second, regulatory clarity is driving institutional investment into public blockchain technology. It can be easy to forget, but until this year the U.S. government had outstanding investigations and/or lawsuits with many leading firms in the crypto industry, including Coinbase, Ripple, Binance, Robinhood, Consensys, Uniswap, and OpenSea. Even today, exchanges and other crypto intermediaries operate without clear spot-market guidelines.
This ship has slowly been turning. In 2023, Grayscale won its lawsuit against the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), which paved the way for spot crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs). In 2024, Bitcoin and Ether spot ETPs came to market. In 2025, Congress passed the GENIUS Act on stablecoins and regulators shifted their approach toward crypto, working with the industry to provide clear guidance while continuing to focus on consumer protection and financial stability. In 2026, Grayscale expects Congress to pass bipartisan crypto market structure legislation, which will likely cement blockchain-based finance in U.S. capital markets and facilitate continued institutional investment (Exhibit 4).$SOL $XRP $BNB #BinanceHODLerMorpho
Exhibit 1: Crypto now a mid-sized alternative asset class
Along the journey from crypto’s early beginnings, token valuations have experienced four large cyclical drawdowns, or about one every four years (Exhibit 2). In three of these examples, the cyclical peak in valuations occurred 1 to 1.5 years after a Bitcoin halving event, which also happens once every four years. The current bull market has lasted more than three years, and the most recent Bitcoin halving was in April 2024, more than 1.5 years ago. Therefore, conventional wisdom among certain market participants says that Bitcoin’s price likely peaked in October, and 2026 will be a challenging year for crypto returns.#crypto #crypt $BTC $ETH $BTC Exhibit 2: Rising valuations in 2026 will mark the end of the “four-year cycle” theory
Grayscale believes that the crypto asset class is in a sustained bull market, however, and that 2026 will mark the end of the apparent four-year cycle. We expect rising valuations across all six Crypto Sectors in 2026, and we think the price of Bitcoin could exceed its previous high in the first half of the year.
There are two main pillars to our optimistic outlook:
First, there will be ongoing macro demand for alternative stores of value. Bitcoin and Ether, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap[1], can be considered scarce digital commodities and alternative monetary assets. Fiat currencies (and assets denominated in fiat currencies) face additional risks due to high and rising public sector debt and its potential implications for inflation over time (Exhibit 3). Scarce commodities — whether physical gold and silver or digital Bitcoin and Ether — can potentially serve as a ballast in portfolios for fiat currency risks. As long as the risk of fiat currency debasement keeps rising, portfolio demand for Bitcoin and Ether will likely continue rising as well, in our view.
2026 Digital Asset Outlook: Dawn of the Institutional Era Fifteen years ago, crypto was an experiment: just one asset (Bitcoin) with a market capitalization of about $1 million. Today, crypto is an emerging industry and mid-sized alternative asset class, consisting of millions of individual tokens with a combined market capitalization of about $3 trillion (Exhibit 1). Now, a more complete regulatory architecture across major economies is deepening the integration of public blockchains with traditional finance and fueling long-term capital inflows into the marketplace.#BTC #btc
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human tension that most long term holders live with every day. You hold an asset because you believe in its future, yet real life constantly asks for liquidity in the present. Selling feels like breaking trust with your own conviction, while holding without flexibility feels suffocating. Falcon exists in that space, offering a way to stay committed without feeling trapped. Through USDf, an overcollateralized synthetic dollar, the protocol allows people to unlock liquidity from their assets without giving up ownership or long term exposure. This approach matters because onchain finance is shaped more by behavior than by technology. Most participants are not chasing trades every day. They are builders, investors, and believers who endure volatility because they see something bigger ahead. Falcon respects that mindset. Instead of forcing people into constant decision making, it quietly turns their holdings into working capital. Liquidity becomes available without emotional cost, and assets stop feeling like they are locked away waiting for the future. USDf is not positioned as an exciting product but as a dependable one. It exists to be used, trusted, and returned to again and again. By accepting a broad range of collateral and maintaining overcollateralization, Falcon aims to create a dollar that behaves consistently in calm markets and stressful ones alike. As people begin to rely on USDf for everyday onchain activity, it slowly shifts from being an option to being a habit. That is how real financial infrastructure forms, through repetition rather than excitement. From an investment perspective, Falcon’s native token represents alignment with a growing system rather than a short term narrative. Participation through locking and governance creates a sense of shared responsibility. As USDf circulation expands and the protocol’s role deepens, the value of that alignment grows naturally. This is not about chasing momentum but about standing behind a structure that strengthens as more people depend on it. Early price volatility often tests patience, but this phase is where substance replaces storytelling. Markets stop rewarding promises and start demanding proof. For Falcon, proof is visible in peg stability, disciplined collateral management, and yield that remains consistent without relying on excessive incentives. This is where long duration ideas quietly separate themselves from short lived trends. The path forward is gradual and earned. Stability must come first, followed by deeper integration into onchain workflows, careful expansion of collateral types, and eventually comfort from more conservative capital. Each step builds trust, and each misstep breaks it. Falcon’s success depends on choosing patience over speed and resilience over rapid growth. Falcon can win because it does not ask people to change who they are. It understands that most want to stay invested, protect what they believe in, and still move forward when opportunity or necessity appears. By designing around these truths, the protocol positions itself as a quiet backbone rather than a loud experiment. The risks are real and unavoidable. Synthetic dollars are tested during moments of fear, when markets move fast and liquidity thins. Yield strategies must be handled with discipline, not optimism, and transparency must remain strongest when conditions are weakest. Regulatory pressure will also increase as real world assets and larger capital enter the picture. These challenges will define Falcon’s credibility more than any roadmap. Institutions will approach Falcon carefully, watching behavior rather than words. They will look for consistency under pressure, clarity in risk management, and calm execution during stress. If Falcon proves itself, institutional capital can follow as long term participation rather than speculation. If it fails, that capital will simply wait elsewhere. At its core, Falcon Finance is not selling excitement. It is offering relief. It gives people the ability to stay true to their convictions while living in the present. If onchain finance is going to mature into something sustainable and human, it will be shaped by systems like this, systems that understand the emotional weight behind financial decisions and design around it rather than against it. @Falcon Finance $FF #FalconFinance
Theme #3: Reach of Stablecoins to Grow in Wake of GENIUS Act Relevant crypto assets: ETH, TRX, BNB, SOL, XPL, LINK
Stablecoins had their breakout moment in 2025: outstanding supply reached $300 billion and monthly transactions averaged $1.1 trillion per month over the six months ending in November[5], the U.S. Congress passed the GENIUS Act, and a wave of institutional capital poured into the industry (Exhibit 10). In 2026 we expect to see the practical results: stablecoins integrated into cross-border payments services, stablecoins as collateral on derivatives exchanges, stablecoins on corporate balance sheets, and stablecoins as an alternative to credit cards in online consumer payments. Continued growth in the popularity of prediction markets may also drive new demand for stablecoins. Higher stablecoin volumes should benefit the blockchains that record these transactions (e.g., ETH, TRX, BNB, and SOL, among many others), as well as a variety of supporting infrastructure (e.g., LINK) and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications (see Theme #7).
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SEED ALTAR (ALTAR) is a spiritual and community-driven token symbolizing the beginning of creation and divine manifestation. Built on the Base network, ALTAR empowers a new ecosystem where energy, spirituality, and technology meet. The project focuses on utility, including spiritual NFTs, community rewards, staking concepts, and future on-chain rituals. SEED ALTAR is designed to grow into a global movement of people using blockchain to manifest intention, abundance, and transformation.
WalletConnect 2.0: What the Latest Upgrades Mean for Web3 Users
WalletConnect 2.0 represents a major leap forward in the evolution of blockchain connectivity, bringing new features and upgrades that enhance security, scalability, and user experience. Designed for a multi-chain world, WalletConnect now supports Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Optimism, and other networks, allowing users to interact seamlessly across decentralized applications (dApps) without compromising privacy or performance.
One of the most notable upgrades is Smart Sessions, a feature that enables users to pre-authorize specific actions within their wallets. This streamlines interactions, reducing repetitive transaction confirmations and improving overall usability. By minimizing friction, WalletConnect 2.0 empowers both developers and users to enjoy a smoother, faster, and more intuitive Web3 experience.
Another key improvement is Gas Abstraction, which simplifies transaction fee management. Users no longer need to worry about manually calculating gas costs across different blockchains, making decentralized applications more accessible to newcomers. This enhancement also encourages broader adoption by lowering the technical barrier to entry, an essential step in mainstream Web3 integration.
WalletConnect 2.0 also introduces Chain Abstraction, which hides the technical complexities of interacting with multiple blockchain networks. Users benefit from a uniform interface while developers gain a simplified SDK framework that ensures compatibility with a growing number of wallets and dApps.
Security remains a cornerstone of WalletConnect 2.0. End-to-end encryption and non-custodial transaction signing ensure that private keys are never exposed, and all session data remains fully confidential. This makes WalletConnect 2.0 ideal for both retail and institutional users, as it combines convenience with trustless security.
The ecosystem continues to expand, with over 305,000 $WCT token holders actively participating in staking and governance. These upgrades incentivize the community to maintain high network uptime and contribute to protocol improvements, fostering a self-sustaining ecosystem built on collaboration and decentralized governance.
In conclusion, WalletConnect 2.0 is not just an update—it is a reimagining of how wallets, apps, and users interact in the decentralized economy. By prioritizing usability, security, and interoperability, it reinforces WalletConnect’s role as a foundational infrastructure layer for Web3.