BitGo now supports WalletConnect across Ethereum, all major EVM networks and Solana, giving institutions secure and scalable access to DeFi, including onchain activities such as swapping, lending, and bridging directly from their BitGo self-custody wallets.

This release brings the flexibility of onchain connectivity into BitGo's existing enterprise security and policy framework. Clients can interact with approved dApps using the same key management, approvals, and controls that support their operational workflows today.

"Institutions have long been gated from participating in DeFi due to security, compliance, and infrastructure gaps," said Chen Feng, Chief Revenue Officer at BitGo. "By integrating WalletKit, we're unlocking access to DeFi and beyond for financing, governance, liquidity protocols, all from BitGo's trusted wallet environment."

A unified way for institutions to access the onchain economy

With WalletConnect support, you can now:

  • Connect your BitGo self-custody hot wallets directly to dApps that support WalletConnect across EVM and Solana.

  • Participate in DeFi, and onchain tools while keeping BitGo's policies, approvals, and audit trails in place.

  • Sign transactions from your BitGo wallet UI, without exporting keys or moving funds to a browser extension wallet.

  • Explore decentralized exchanges, lending markets, and more from the same wallet.

  • Pay no additional BitGo fees for WalletConnect usage (standard network/protocol fees still apply).

All dApp interactions are for self-custody hot wallets, allowing institutional clients to deploy capital, participate in protocol operations, and execute onchain strategies

Why This Matters

Sign transactions directly from BitGo: Sign transactions from your BitGo wallet UI, without exporting keys or moving funds to a browser extension wallet.

Maintain enterprise-grade security: All transactions are governed by BitGo's policy engine and access controls

Streamlined experience: Secure, fast, and intuitive access to dApps through WalletConnect, without the need for custom integrations

The integration is now live across BitGo's self-custody hot wallets and supports Solana and major EVM-compatible networks including Ethereum, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, Monad, Optimism and Polygon. Institutions can now interact with the decentralized economy directly from BitGo without compromising on compliance, security, or operational efficiency.

Security and risk considerations

All transactions executed through WalletConnect remain fully permissioned by BitGo policies. DeFi and Web3 usage inherently involves smart contract risk, and clients should only interact with trusted and reputable applications.

WalletConnect terms & disclaimers.

Getting Started

WalletConnect is now available to all BitGo self-custody hot wallets.

  1. Open your BitGo self-custody hot wallet

  2. Visit any supported dApp

  3. Click "Connect Wallet" and select WalletConnect

  4. Scan the code and approve transactions using your existing policy workflow

FAQ

Who can use WalletConnect in BitGo?

Self-custody hot wallet users across all supported EVM chains and Solana.

Is WalletConnect available for qualified custody?

Not at this time. We will evaluate a custody-grade version separately.

Does BitGo charge for WalletConnect?

No. WalletConnect is an open protocol, and, as of today, BitGo offers it at no cost for self-custody wallets.

What risks should clients be aware of?

Onchain interactions carry smart contract and dApp-specific risks. Clients should only engage with trusted protocols.

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About BitGo

BitGo is the digital asset infrastructure company, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have been focused on accelerating the transition of the financial system to a digital asset economy. With a global presence and multiple regulated entities, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide.