diff --git a/Core Modules/WalletConnectSharp.Network.Websocket/WebsocketConnection.cs b/Core Modules/WalletConnectSharp.Network.Websocket/WebsocketConnection.cs
index 21e3d2d..ea819b7 100644
--- a/Core Modules/WalletConnectSharp.Network.Websocket/WebsocketConnection.cs	
+++ b/Core Modules/WalletConnectSharp.Network.Websocket/WebsocketConnection.cs	
@@ -180,6 +180,9 @@ private async Task<WebsocketClient> Register(string url)
 
         private void OnOpen(WebsocketClient socket)
         {
+            if (socket == null)
+                return;
+            
             socket.MessageReceived.Subscribe(OnPayload);
             socket.DisconnectionHappened.Subscribe(OnDisconnect);