Last updated on February 26th, 2026 at 04:37 pm
WalletConnect Pay has officially enabled merchants and payment service providers (PSPs) to accept crypto payments on Arbitrum, one of Ethereum’s leading Layer 2 networks. Designed to integrate directly into existing payment infrastructure, WalletConnect Pay allows businesses to process crypto and stablecoin payments quickly, predictably, and compliantly without disrupting operations.
Arbitrum’s architecture is particularly suited for high-volume commerce. By combining Ethereum’s security with lower fees and faster confirmations, the network supports millions of daily transactions and over $19 billion in total value locked, including $4 billion in stablecoins. For merchants, this means reliable, real-time settlements with minimal operational friction, while users can pay with wallets they already trust.
— WalletConnect (@WalletConnect) February 12, 2026
How WalletConnect pay simplifies crypto adoption
Many businesses have struggled with fragmented chains, complex reconciliation, and slow settlement when accepting crypto. WalletConnect Pay removes these barriers by providing a single, wallet-agnostic integration. PSPs and merchants can now accept payments from any WalletConnect-enabled wallet, settle instantly, and maintain familiar authorization and checkout flows.
The system is built for production, not experimentation. Arbitrum’s proven throughput, predictable behaviour, and deep liquidity create a dependable environment for global commerce. Merchants benefit from lower acceptance costs, faster settlement, no chargebacks, and compliance-ready flows.
Unlocking global, wallet-agnostic payments
With Arbitrum and WalletConnect Pay, businesses can offer on-chain payments, stablecoin checkouts, and cross-border transactions without banking intermediaries or foreign exchange friction. Payments settle 24/7, giving users and merchants a seamless experience while the complexity remains in the infrastructure.
WalletConnect Pay is live worldwide, bringing crypto payments into the mainstream for e-commerce, retail, and international commerce, all through a familiar integration that mirrors traditional payment systems.
WalletConnect is positioning its WalletConnect Pay product as a turnkey solution for this shift. The company says the system plugs directly into existing PSP stacks and handles wallet connectivity, and stablecoin flows end to end, without forcing merchants to manage crypto-specific processes.
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