For any platform where players fund a balance, revenue starts with a deposit. It's also where players drop off.
Crypto deposits have traditionally made this worse, not better. Copy an address, pick a network, paste, send, and hope. One wrong network or token and the deposit is lost, the player is frustrated, and your support team has a ticket.
Here's how wallet-connected stablecoin deposits fix the funding step.
Why crypto deposits lose players
Address-based deposits put all the risk on the player:
- They have to pick the right network, and many tokens exist on several.
- They have to copy the address exactly.
- They need a separate balance to pay network fees.
- They can't see whether the deposit landed until it shows up, or doesn't.
Each step is a chance to make a mistake or give up.
Connect, don't copy
WalletConnect Pay replaces address copying with a wallet connection. The player connects the wallet they already use, from 700+ wallets, and approves the deposit there.
Chain, token and amount are fixed before anyone signs, so there's no ambiguity about what's being sent or whether it landed.
Any token in, your token out
Gas is sponsored by default, so players don't need a separate balance just to pay network fees. Assets are smart-routed, which means players can deposit with whatever token they hold while you receive the one you've chosen.
Instant confirmation, automatic crediting
Confirmation is instant and every deposit comes with clear payment data, so you credit player balances automatically with no manual reconciliation. Deposits are final, so there are no chargebacks.
Compliance inside the deposit flow
IP and sanctions screening and Travel Rule data capture run inside the deposit, on the policy you configure, with the record returned to your systems. Player details are collected once and reused, so returning players go straight to confirmation.
What happens if a player sends crypto on the wrong network?
With address-based deposits, the funds are often lost. With wallet-connected deposits, chain, token and amount are fixed before the player signs, so the network can't be picked wrongly.
Do players need to hold gas to deposit?
No. Gas is sponsored by default.
Can players deposit with any token?
Yes. Deposits are smart-routed, so players pay with the token they hold and you receive the one you choose.
Are there chargebacks on crypto deposits?
No. Once confirmed, deposits are final.
The funding step stops being where you lose players. Players fund from balances they already hold, and you get a deposit flow you can credit, reconcile, and audit. Once players are in, withdrawals matter just as much.