The post UX, Security, and the Future of Wallets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.

In recent years, WalletConnect has become a de facto standard in the Web3 ecosystem, allowing millions of users to securely connect wallets and decentralized applications.  From DeFi to NFTs, and even crypto payments, its infrastructure today underpins much of the user experience in the blockchain world. In an exclusive interview with The Cryptonomist, Jess Houlgrave, CEO of WalletConnect, shared her vision on the main barriers to the mass adoption of DeFi, the evolution of wallets as digital identity tools, and the challenges related to the increasing fragmentation of stablecoins. User Experience: The Real Barrier to Crypto Adoption According to Houlgrave, one of the main obstacles to the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies remains the user experience. “Today, using one’s crypto wallet is still too complex for many people,” he explains. Among the main issues are perceived security, the risk of scams, and the excessive number of steps required to complete a transaction. WalletConnect is aiming to address these issues by focusing on three key aspects: security, simplicity, and interoperability. Tools like the Verify API and certification programs are designed to mitigate the risk of phishing and interactions with fraudulent applications, one of the main concerns for retail users. “At the same time,” emphasizes the CEO, “the number of clicks required to do anything in crypto is still too high. It’s an issue we are addressing by working closely with our wallet partners.” Multi-chain and Fragmentation: Too Many Assets, Too Many Networks The increasing fragmentation of the blockchain landscape represents another significant challenge. New chains and stablecoins emerge every day, creating complexity, especially for the end user. “Opening a wallet and seeing the same currency repeated ten times across different chains is not an ideal experience,” explains Houlgrave. The risk is making the daily use of digital assets cumbersome, especially in payment…

---

Filed under: News - @ December 13, 2025 7:15 am