# Exodus

> Exodus is a self-custodial cryptocurrency software platform for securely managing, swapping, and storing digital assets on desktop, mobile, and hardware wallets...

- Canonical URL: https://iq.wiki/wiki/exodus
- Categories: Projects & Protocols
- Tags: Infrastructure
- Created: 2024-11-18T17:23:47.980Z
- Last updated: 2026-07-19T14:14:09.991Z
- Source: IQ.wiki — the world's largest blockchain and crypto encyclopedia (https://iq.wiki)

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**Exodus** is a software platform that provides [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) wallet services to secure, manage, and swap cryptocurrency on desktop, mobile, and hardware wallets. [\[1\]](#cite-id-0lbmi6jiymw)​[\[2\]](#cite-id-2k84wszpz18)​[\[3\]](#cite-id-23lis2x7gnp)​

## History

Founded in 2015 by JP Richardson and Daniel Castagnoli, Exodus Movement, Inc. is a self-custodial cryptocurrency software platform. Since its inception, the company has assembled experts in [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency), technology, and business to address the challenge of how people control and access their wealth. [\[1\]](#cite-id-0lbmi6jiymw)​[\[2\]](#cite-id-2k84wszpz18)​

Exodus offers applications for individuals to manage and self-custody their digital assets, allowing users to maintain full control without counterparty risk. The Exodus suite includes tools for accessing [decentralized finance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) (DeFi) and [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology from both desktop and mobile devices. [\[4\]](#cite-id-e5v6kv3jwmb)​

The platform emphasizes user experience with a straightforward and intuitive interface, supporting a wide range of digital assets. Integrations with third-party exchanges and DeFi applications provide additional functionality to meet various user needs. [\[4\]](#cite-id-e5v6kv3jwmb)​

> "Remove the geek requirement, and keep design a priority, to make cryptocurrency easy for everyone." - the goal at Exodus[\[1\]](#cite-id-0lbmi6jiymw)

### JP Richardson

JP co-founded Exodus in 2015 with a mission: *build a beautiful, user-friendly app for crypto*. He serves as the CEO and director of the company. So far, Exodus has 4.5 million customers and employs 215 people worldwide who all receive 100% of their salary in [BTC](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin-btc). Under JP's leadership, Exodus became the first US company to conduct an SEC-qualified crypto-only public offering in 2021, and the only one to have its common stock tokenized on the blockchain. [\[5\]](#cite-id-mm0ngvzm2m)​

### Daniel Castagnoli

On the creative side, from subtle sounds to smooth animations, Daniel oversees each detail of the Exodus creative process. Daniel is a master of emotional design and has designed experiences for Apple, BMW, Disney, Louis Vuitton, and Nike. [\[6\]](#cite-id-pqxa9a0pdb)​

## Products

### Web3 Wallet

Exodus' Web3 Wallet enables users to connect to popular web3 networks including [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum), [Solana](https://iq.wiki/wiki/solana), [Polygon](https://iq.wiki/wiki/polygon), [Arbitrum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/arbitrum), etc. [\[7\]](#cite-id-mmj08uvwyai)​

### Mobile & Desktop Wallet

The mobile and desktop wallet feature allows users to access their crypto and Bitcoin from anywhere while synching their activities between mobile and desktop. [\[8\]](#cite-id-dz26j2249tv)​

### Trezor Hardware Wallet

The Trezor hardware wallet allows users to manage and swap their cryptocurrencies in Exodus securely from their Trezor without the need for signup or registration. [\[9\]](#cite-id-5bnrpkfxq9h)​

Other product offerings include; earning crypto rewards, XO Swaps, passkey wallet & SDK, and Wallet as a Service (WaaS). [\[1\]](#cite-id-0lbmi6jiymw)​[\[2\]](#cite-id-2k84wszpz18)​