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- WalletConnect Pay has integrated Solana, enabling users to make payments with $SOL, $USDC, and $USDT through merchants connected to its payment network.
- The expansion strengthens WalletConnect’s multi-chain infrastructure, which already supports Ethereum, Polygon, Base, Optimism, and Arbitrum.
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By combining Solana’s high-speed transactions and low fees with WalletConnect’s extensive wallet ecosystem, the platform is advancing the practical use of crypto for everyday payments and digital commerce.
WalletConnect is expanding its payment infrastructure with the addition of Solana, allowing users to spend $SOL, $USDC, and $USDT at merchants that support WalletConnect Pay. The integration enhances the protocol’s multi-chain approach and brings one of the cryptocurrency industry’s most active blockchain networks into its growing payments ecosystem.
.@WalletConnect Pay is now live on Solana.
A coffee, paid onchain in seconds. ☕️ pic.twitter.com/gvn6oyjZBv
— Solana (@solana) June 10, 2026
The move comes as crypto payment solutions continue to attract attention across the digital asset sector. While much of the industry remains focused on trading and investment, payment providers are increasingly working to make cryptocurrencies a viable option for real-world transactions.
Solana Payments Gain More Real-World Utility
WalletConnect Pay operates as a payment layer that connects wallets, merchants, and users through a single integration. Rather than requiring businesses to support each blockchain separately, the platform provides access to multiple networks through one connection.
With Solana joining the network, WalletConnect Pay now supports six major blockchains. Users can choose between $SOL, $USDC, and $USDT when making purchases, offering access to both a native cryptocurrency and two of the most widely used stablecoins in the market.
The addition is significant because Solana has established itself as one of the leading blockchain ecosystems by transaction activity. Its combination of low transaction costs and fast settlement speeds has made it a preferred network for developers, decentralized applications, and payment-focused projects seeking efficient blockchain infrastructure.
For merchants, the integration simplifies crypto acceptance while expanding the range of assets available to customers. For users, it creates another opportunity to spend digital assets directly rather than converting them into traditional currencies.
WalletConnect Expands Its Multi-Chain Strategy
The latest integration builds on WalletConnect’s existing relationship with the Solana ecosystem. In 2025, the WalletConnect Token (WCT) expanded to Solana, introducing community participation initiatives and increasing the protocol’s presence on the network.
WalletConnect’s broader infrastructure already connects more than 700 wallets and supports tens of thousands of applications across the digital asset industry. Extending payment functionality to Solana allows the protocol to leverage that existing network while offering greater flexibility for transactions across multiple blockchains.
The broader crypto market is also moving toward interoperability. As blockchain ecosystems continue to diversify, infrastructure providers are increasingly prioritizing chain-agnostic solutions that allow users and businesses to interact across different networks without added complexity.