# Wallet Connect

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## What is WalletConnect used for?

WalletConnect is primarily used for securely connecting cryptocurrency wallets to decentralized applications (DApps). This connection allows users to interact with various DApps while maintaining control over their private keys and funds. Some common use cases of WalletConnect include:

1. **Trading on Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs):** Users can connect their wallets to DEX platforms to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies directly from their wallets.
2. **Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Applications:** WalletConnect enables users to access DeFi protocols such as lending, borrowing, yield farming, and decentralized exchanges for financial activities.
3. **Gaming:** Users can connect their wallets to blockchain-based gaming platforms to access in-game assets, trade digital items, and participate in decentralized gaming experiences.
4. **NFT Marketplaces:** WalletConnect allows users to connect their wallets to NFT (Non-Fungible Token) marketplaces for buying, selling, and trading unique digital assets like art, collectibles, and virtual real estate.
5. **Governance and Voting:** Users can participate in decentralized governance processes, such as voting on proposals and decision-making for blockchain-based projects and protocols.
6. **Token Swaps:** WalletConnect facilitates token swaps between different cryptocurrencies using decentralized exchange platforms and liquidity pools.
7. **Cross-Chain Interactions:** With support for various blockchain networks, WalletConnect enables cross-chain interactions, allowing users to access DApps across different blockchain ecosystems.

Overall, WalletConnect enhances the user experience in the decentralized web by providing a secure and convenient method for interacting with a wide range of blockchain-based applications and services.
