Exodus, launched in 2015, is a design-focused multi-asset software wallet available on desktop, mobile and as a browser extension, with a built-in exchange feature and optional Trezor hardware pairing. It is a self-custody hot wallet — keys are encrypted on-device, not held in a secure-element chip. We have not completed a hands-on test and publish no exact supported-asset count until confirmed on Exodus's current pages.
Custody and platform reach
Exodus is self-custody: the 12-word recovery phrase lives only on your device, and Exodus the company cannot access or restore it. Its differentiator versus most hot wallets is platform breadth — genuinely native apps for Windows, macOS and Linux desktop, alongside iOS/Android and a Chrome extension, rather than desktop access being an afterthought via a browser extension only.
Hardware pairing and security
Exodus can pair with a Trezor hardware wallet, letting you use Exodus's interface and portfolio tools while the Trezor device holds the keys and signs transactions — a way to combine Exodus's usability with hardware-level custody. Used on its own, Exodus carries the same software-wallet risk profile as any hot wallet: no secure-element isolation, so device and browser hygiene matter.
Built-in exchange and staking
Exodus includes an in-app swap/exchange feature and native in-app staking for several assets, aimed at users who want portfolio management, swapping and staking in one interface without leaving the wallet. Any swap carries its own spread, which changes and should be checked live rather than assumed from this review.
Strengths & limitations
Strengths
- Genuinely native desktop apps (Windows/macOS/Linux), not just a browser extension.
- Can pair with a Trezor for hardware-backed key storage while keeping Exodus's interface.
- Built-in swap/exchange and native in-app staking for several assets.
Limitations
- No dedicated secure element on its own — same hot-wallet risk profile without a paired Trezor.
- Not open-source, unlike some competitors (e.g. Trezor's firmware, Rabby).
- We publish no exact supported-asset count until confirmed on Exodus's current pages.
Frequently asked questions
Can Exodus be used with a hardware wallet?
Yes — Exodus supports pairing with a Trezor device, combining Exodus's interface with Trezor's hardware-based key storage and signing.
Does Exodus have a desktop app?
Yes, native desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux, in addition to mobile apps and a Chrome extension.
Is Exodus open-source?
No, Exodus is closed-source, unlike some competitors such as Trezor's firmware or Rabby.