Reown (prev. WalletConnect Inc.)

Your Mercedes-Benz, your private art gallery. ? At Mercedes-Benz, we’re taking the next step in hyper-personalisation with the launch of our MBUX Collectibles App as a beta version for the E-Class. This is our first in-car NFT showcase, allowing drivers and passengers to display their digital collectibles right within the vehicle. ? With Reown (prev. WalletConnect Inc.) AppKit SDK powering the wallet login & connection experience and OpenSea API integration, users can connect their NFT wallets and transform the screen into a dynamic exhibition space. Whether it’s digital art or collectibles, the MBUX Collectibles App gives them the stage they deserve—right inside the E-Class. ? The beta version will be available in the US by the end of February. A new dimension of hyper-personalised in-car experiences awaits—stay tuned!

Today, we’re excited to announce our $13M Series B to build the future of onchain UX. This brings our total funding to $38M. The round was led by Union Square Ventures and 1kx and also included SC Ventures by Standard Chartered, Shopify Ventures, Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, Crypto.com Capital, Figment, Kiln, Everstake, BitGo Ventures and Fenbushi Capital. With this funding, we’ll continue improving AppKit and WalletKit, building tools that make onchain experiences seamless, accessible, and ready to onboard the masses to web3. For more details:?https://lnkd.in/ePw9MHTA

Reown AppKit now supports Bitcoin! Enable wallet interactions for your Bitcoin web3 apps and leverage the WalletConnect Network. Here's a quick 10 minute guide: https://lnkd.in/d3Y6A2Gd

We’re teaming up with Superteam to give away $5,000 in USDC! Build any Solana app using Reown AppKit—a free, open-source SDK for web3 login, wallet onboarding, social/email logins, embedded wallets, onramp, and more If you’re here to impress, use our layered features like email/social login, onramp, etc, to provide a better user experience Get started for a chance to win a share of the bounty ?? https://lnkd.in/eUY7fQ8B

?? The Reown UX Roundup: A Look Back at 2024 2024 was a game-changing year for onchain UX. From AppKit's multichain expansion (hello, Solana + Bitcoin ??) to analyzing user demands, we're breaking down everything we learned this year. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eUcXYGNt

The Travel Rule is coming to crypto. From Dec 30, 2024, EU-based CASPs must share customer info during crypto transfers—raising key questions for self-custodial wallets and onchain innovation. Reown's Head of Legal, Chris Murrer, shares his insights: https://lnkd.in/eAaRCH7C

Reown AppKit is now live on Bitcoin! ?? Build better onchain apps with web3's leading toolkit: → Seamless wallet login with wallets like Leather, Phantom, Xverse, and Unisat → Pre-built transaction handling → One integration for Ethereum, Solana Foundation & Bitcoin Inc. Get set up for free in under an hour today: https://lnkd.in/dMnqiQCK

Test smarter with Reown AppKit and Tenderly Virtual TestNets. → Seamlessly set up wallet connections on real onchain data → Enable email logins, on-ramp, and smart accounts → Fork real networks with Tenderly Virtual TestNets in minutes Dive in → https://lnkd.in/gJ-YA_Y3

At WalletCon this year, Reown Head of Product Joe Hoffend shared some exciting innovations to Reown AppKit—the full stack toolkit to build onchain app UX. Here’s a look at what’s new ?? 1?? AppKit Bitcoin support Bitcoin builders have the same problems as the rest of us: UX. With Reown AppKit, we're addressing these pain points head-on by helping them get their app users connected/funded quickly and with their wallet of choice. 2?? Multichain Support > EVM > Solana > Bitcoin or combine more than one Whether you’re building for one chain or multiple, Reown AppKit ensures a consistent, high-quality experience across all platforms. 3?? Smart Sessions With Smart Sessions, Reown AppKit now allows users to set permissions for automated transactions—whether it’s recurring investments or in-game actions—unlocking new possibilities for developers. 4?? Gas and Fee Sponsorship Reown AppKit enables builders to sponsor transaction fees for their users > Remove the friction of gas fees > Simplify the onboarding UX for crypto newcomers 5?? Insights Use Reown Cloud with AppKit to get a deep understanding of user behavior. Track wallet usage, activity, and spending power to make informed decisions and improve app performance. Full keynote → https://lnkd.in/geJhqMDg

A huge thank you to the ~800 incredible attendees of WalletCon II yesterday for coming together to build the future of UX with us. It was a truly magical way to start the week, filled with exciting product announcements, insightful keynotes, and thought-provoking panels & workshops. We hope you enjoyed the lush venue, delicious bites, and made valuable new connections. The recordings will be going live soon, so stay tuned! Looking forward to seeing you all at the next one.