Last year, we launched WalletConnect Certified, a program recognizing wallets that meet the industry’s highest standards in UX, transparency, security, and feature integration. The certification badge has become a mark of excellence and trust, helping developers and users identify top-performing wallets. With more than 28 wallets, including Binance Wallet, Ledger Wallet, Metamask, SafePal, and others, the program proved the value of clear standards for quality and user experience.
Building on that success, we’re expanding the initiative this year with App Certified and Institutional Certified. These new programs have been designed to bring the same level of safety, trust, and ecosystem innovation to apps and institutions to improve user experience across the onchain ecosystem.
App Certified: Trust the Apps You Connect To
Discovering great apps and exploring the onchain ecosystem should never mean taking risks.
App Certified is a program that allows users to identify and connect to trusted apps by verifying authenticity, preventing scams, and establishing an industry standard for app security.
When you see the App Certified badge, you will know the app is following industry standards when it comes to user experience and security. Soon, you’ll find these apps in AppGuide, a curated public directory where you can confidently explore the best of the onchain world, verified and ready to connect.
Both of these will work hand in hand to help users and builders identify and connect to trusted apps, prevent phishing, and create a shared baseline for app security.
We’re excited to launch this program with: Aave, Across, Aerodrome, Beefy, CoW Swap, Curve, DefiLlama, DeFi Saver, Etherscan, Ethena, Euler, Figment, Folks Finance, Jumper, Katana, Kiln, LI.FI, Lido, Lista DAO, Marinade, Morpho, Orca, Oku, PancakeSwap, Pendle, QuickSwap, Rocket Pool, Spark, Stargate, Superbridge, Sushi Swap, USDT0, Velodrome, VFAT.IO.
Institutional Certified: Scaling Institutional Adoption
DeFi has transformed how institutions manage capital and digital assets. What began as static custody has evolved into opportunities for yield generation through liquidity provision, staking, lending, and more. However, institutional participation in DeFi must always meet the highest standards of security, transparency, and control.
Enter Institutional Certified - the benchmark for institutional-grade wallet integrations, ensuring every connection meets rigorous standards for security and transparency.
Institutional Certified will bring confidence to clients, credibility to partners, and a stronger and more predictable foundation for industry-wide growth.
We’re thrilled to be debuting the program with: August, Dfns, Fireblocks, GK8, Hex Trust, Ledger Enterprise, Utila, Zodia
Why Certification Matters
With WalletConnect Certified, App Certified, and Institutional Certified, WalletConnect is driving industry standards around trust, security, and user experience.
- Users get safer choices and a better discovery experience.
- Developers get recognized for quality.
- Institutions gain confidence to integrate securely and transparently.
Together, these programs raise the standard for participants in the onchain economy, turning certification into a movement that benefits everyone and secures the ecosystem’s future.
Building the Financial Internet Across Wallets, Institutions, and Apps
As more users recognize the value of safe, reliable experiences, WalletConnect Certified continues to see strong momentum. Now, alongside partners, WalletConnect is focusing on extending this same confidence to apps and institutions.
Whether you’re building for individuals or institutions, certification signals reliability, security, and a commitment to best practices.
To raise the security and UX standards across the industry, submit interest to be a part of App or Institutional Certified today. Fill out this form or contact [email protected]