The WalletConnect Foundation has collaborated with Reown to produce WalletGuide and WalletConnect Certified, a set of user experience (UX) guidelines and a guide to improve the quality and usability of blockchain wallets. This program aims to simplify cryptocurrency wallet interfaces, making digital asset management more user-friendly and accessible to the average user.
A total of 19 wallets have earned the WalletConnect accreditation, indicating that they adhere to these new UX criteria. Certified wallets include well-known names such as Binance Web3 Wallet, SafePal, TokenPocket, and MetaMask. This accreditation signifies the enhancements made to these wallets for a smoother and more user-friendly experience, setting a benchmark for the blockchain industry.
Pedro Gomes, head of the WalletConnect Foundation, outlined the purpose for these UX standards, adding that community feedback was crucial in defining the requirements. Certification focuses on reducing the number of steps required to execute transactions, improving interoperability, lowering technical obstacles, and providing users with clear information. This new framework will also alter over time as market demands and user expectations shift.
Barriers to AdoptionOne of the primary barriers to public acceptance of blockchain technology is its frequently complicated and technical interface, which can be scary for newcomers. Gomes emphasized that enhanced UX design is critical for extending cryptocurrency use beyond existing early adopters. The effort intends to reduce the learning curve by making wallets easier and more approachable, allowing more consumers to engage with crypto assets.
Improving ease of use has become a top objective for many in the blockchain sector, particularly as DeFi (Decentralized Finance) and Web3 applications gain popularity. With simplicity in mind, WalletGuide and WalletConnect Certified are part of a larger drive to offer user experiences as simple as using traditional banking apps.
Supporting developer tools and innovations.Following its rebranding, Reown developed two developer toolkits—AppKit and WalletKit—to assist developers in creating high-quality Web3 applications. These tools aim to improve the usability of blockchain interfaces and urge developers to build with accessibility and efficiency in mind.
With these new principles, WalletConnect and Reown are committed to creating a blockchain ecosystem that prioritizes user experience. Their mission is to increase cryptocurrency acceptance by closing the gap between security needs and ease of use, resulting in a more user-centric blockchain environment.
Community input supports the WalletConnect Foundation’s push for UX innovation, suggesting a shift toward prioritizing the everyday user’s experience in crypto and DeFi—a crucial step toward making blockchain more accessible to the general public.
