Exodus® Web3 Wallet | Exodus® Browser Extension

Product definition

Exodus is a multi-asset wallet with a desktop and mobile app plus a browser extension that enables users to securely store, manage, and transact digital assets. The extension injects a Web3 provider into web pages, enabling DApps to interact with user accounts while preserving user consent and privacy.

Key value props

• One-click connection to Web3 dapps
• Clear transaction UX with human-readable explanations
• Built-in portfolio view and exchange integrations

How it works

The extension runs a secure background process that manages keys, signs transactions, and communicates with active tabs through a controlled messaging channel. It exposes a provider API that conforms closely to popular Web3 provider standards, allowing compatibility with most dapps out of the box.

Isolated keys

Private keys never leave the extension's secure storage. All signing requests require explicit user confirmation via a popup with an itemized fee and action summary.

First-time flow

New users are guided through wallet creation, seed phrase backup, and network selection using friendly language and progressive disclosure. The extension emphasizes safety (seed backup) and explains gas fees clearly.

Smart defaults

Pre-selected networks and curated dapp lists reduce friction and help users find value immediately.

Permission model

Connection requests from dapps are explicit and display a limited set of permissions (account access, network access). Users can revoke permissions and inspect active permissions per site.

Data minimization

The extension only exposes public addresses when a dapp is connected. No telemetry is transmitted without opt-in.

Provider API

The extension implements the common provider pattern so dapps can detect it automatically. Developers should handle user rejection gracefully and show guided flows for connection and signing.

Testing & sandbox

Recommended: include network detection and explicit chain switching instructions in your dapp UI to reduce friction when a user is on a different chain.

Recommendations

• Never share your seed phrase — backup offline.
• Verify transaction details before confirming.
• Use hardware wallets for high-value holdings when supported.

Incident response

Have clear user-facing guidance for suspected compromise and provide links to official support channels.

Strategies

Focus on educational campaigns, partnership integrations with popular dapps, and a smooth extension install experience. Offer in-extension onboarding tours and one-click demo modes to let users experiment without funds.

Trust signals

Provide clear links to audits, transparent changelogs, and community governance resources to build credibility.

Upcoming

Planned items include hardware wallet integration, improved multisig support, fiat on-ramp UX, expanded chain support, and enhanced developer tooling (SDKs and sample dapps). Each release will prioritize security audits and migration guides.

Community input

Invite community feedback and public beta testing to validate UX refinements and surface edge cases.

For product teams

Test the extension on staging networks, integrate clear connect flows, and prioritize safety-first language. For designers: prototype transaction confirmation screens that focus on clarity and minimal cognitive load. For engineers: ensure robust error handling for provider methods and supply fallbacks.

Resources

Visit the official Exodus site or your favorite app store to get the extension. Open this deck in PowerPoint by copying content or by visiting Microsoft Office Online.

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