Exodus: keys, security, fees and reviews
Software wallet
In short
- Key control
- Self-custodial: Exodus says it has no access to users' private keys and the secret key stays on the device
- Fees
- Transactions: Exodus does not charge its own transaction fees; blockchain network fees apply and can be adjusted
- Risks and caveats
- A lost recovery phrase can mean the private keys cannot be retrieved; Exodus has no access to them.
- Checked
- 3 November 2026
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Key facts
- Wallet type
- Software wallet
- Who holds the keys
- the user (self-custody)
- Developer
- Exodus Movement, Inc.
- Platforms
- iOS
- Official site
- exodus.com
Key facts checked on 3 November 2026 against official sources.
Status
Live: the Exodus iOS app was updated to version 26.10.28 on 29 October 2026 and the Android app on 1 November 2026.
What is Exodus
Exodus is a self-custodial crypto wallet app for desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux) and mobile (iOS, Android) made by Exodus Movement, Inc. It covers buying, selling, swapping and staking crypto, payments, and an Exodus Card for spending; swaps and card services come from third-party providers.
Who holds the keys
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Key control | Self-custodial: Exodus says it has no access to users' private keys and the secret key stays on the device |
| Recovery | Backup is a recovery phrase that the user stores; if it is lost, the private keys may not be retrievable |
| Account model | No personal data is required to use the wallet |
| Access protection | Optional device-based passkey protection |
Features and supported networks
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux) and mobile (iOS, Android); the wallet syncs across devices |
| Hardware wallet support | Works with Ledger and Trezor hardware wallets |
| Supported networks | Over 1 million digital assets; swaps across 50+ networks |
| Swaps | In-app swaps between thousands of assets, supplied by third-party providers; Exodus does not review the assets |
| Staking | In-app staking of assets such as ETH, SOL, ADA and ATOM |
| Card / payments | Exodus Card for spending the balance; card services from third-party providers |
| Tokenized stocks | Exodus Markets: tokenized stocks and ETFs powered by Ondo Finance, in selected regions |
| Developer tools | Exodus Movement, Inc. publishes developer documentation for its APIs, SDKs and open-source libraries |
Security and audits
- Self-custodial: Exodus says it has no access to users' private keys.
- Exodus runs a coordinated vulnerability disclosure (bug bounty) programme on HackerOne.
- Exodus says its team manually audits all open-source dependencies before shipping products.
Security incidents
Incidents are reported by third parties (press, incident databases) but are not confirmed in the company’s own channels, so none is listed here.
Fees
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Transactions | Exodus does not charge its own transaction fees; blockchain network fees apply and can be adjusted |
| Swaps | Swap rates start at 0.5% |
| Wallet | The Exodus iOS app is free |
History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Exodus is founded by JP Richardson and Daniel Castagnoli. |
| 23 December 2015 | The ExodusMovement GitHub organisation is created. |
| 23 March 2019 | The Exodus iOS app is first released on the App Store. |
| 29 October 2026 | iOS version 26.10.28 is released. |
Risks and caveats
- A lost recovery phrase can mean the private keys cannot be retrieved; Exodus has no access to them.
- Swaps and Exodus Card services come from third-party providers under their own terms, and Exodus does not review the assets offered for swapping.
- Tokenized stocks (Exodus Markets) are offered only in selected regions.
About the developer
- Legal entity
- Exodus Movement, Inc.
- Headquarters
- Google Play lists developer Exodus Movement, Inc. at a postal address in Omaha, Nebraska, United States
- Regulatory status
- Exodus describes itself as a financial technology company and not a bank
- Listing
- The Exodus home page states 'NYSE: EXOD' and 'Publicly listed' (not checked in a register)
- Founders
- JP Richardson and Daniel Castagnoli (co-founders)
Official links
- Website: www.exodus.com
- Security: www.exodus.com/security
- Docs: docs.exodus.com
- GitHub: github.com/ExodusMovement
- iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/id1414384820
- Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=exodusmovement.exodus
Questions and answers
Is Exodus a custodial wallet?
No. Exodus is self-custodial: it says it has no access to users' private keys, and the secret key stays on the device.
Does Exodus charge fees?
Exodus says it does not charge its own transaction fees; blockchain network fees apply. Swap rates start at 0.5% (home page, October 2026).
Who makes Exodus?
Exodus Movement, Inc., founded in 2015 by JP Richardson and Daniel Castagnoli; Google Play lists an address in Omaha, Nebraska.
Which devices does Exodus run on?
Windows, macOS and Linux desktops, iOS and Android phones; it also works with Ledger and Trezor hardware wallets.
What happens if I lose my recovery phrase?
Exodus says that if the recovery phrase is lost, the user might not be able to retrieve their private keys.
Sources
- apps.apple.com
- App Store - Exodus: Crypto & Payments (iTunes lookup, US)
- Google Play - Exodus: Crypto & Payments
- Exodus Documentation Hub - About Exodus Documentation
- Exodus home page (Wayback capture, 23 October 2026)
- Exodus - About (Wayback capture, 4 October 2026)
- Exodus - Security (Wayback capture, 4 October 2026)
- GitHub - ExodusMovement organisation (API)
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