Status app
Open-source app that combines a private messenger, an Ethereum wallet and a web3 browser.
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Status key facts
| Category | Crypto wallet |
|---|---|
| Custody | Self-custody |
| Chains | Ethereum and EVM networks |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Swap fee | No Status fee; swap provider and network fees apply |
| US availability | Yes |
| Main security feature | Private messaging and on-device keys |
| Open source | Yes |
SNT token
- Price
- $0.0064 -0.4% 24h
- Market cap
- $30.9M
- Fully diluted value
- $43.5M
- 30-day change
- -18.7%
Market data: CoinGecko, updated Nov 8, 2026. Educational content, not financial advice.
What is Status?
Status is an open-source app that combines a private messenger, a self-custody Ethereum wallet and a web3 browser, with desktop builds for macOS, Windows and Linux. Status says it charges no fee of its own on swaps; the swap service and network fees are deducted from the amount swapped.
How Status works
When you first run Status, it creates a profile from a pair of cryptographic keys rather than a username, email or phone number.
Messages travel over the Waku peer-to-peer network, stay temporarily there and are stored permanently on your device, not on a blockchain. The wallet holds only Ethereum-based assets: ETH, ERC-20 tokens and assets on Ethereum L2s and sidechains. Bitcoin is supported only in wrapped form.
Swaps cover ERC-20 assets on Ethereum Mainnet, Arbitrum and Optimism, and bridging moves assets between the same three networks. Tokens other than ETH need a spending-cap approval before the first swap. You can store keys on a Keycard, a contactless hardware wallet, and sign with it. The help page says swapping is currently limited to the desktop app.
How to start with Status
- Download Status for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS or Android.
- Accept the terms, set a profile name and a password; Status cannot reset that password, so losing it can mean losing the profile.
- Back up the recovery phrase right away.
- To fund the wallet, buy through Mercuryo, Ramp or MoonPay in the Buy tab, or send crypto from another wallet.
- Users of the old mobile app need to migrate to the new one.
Status fees and limits
Status says the wallet adds no fee of its own to transactions. Swap and bridge fees go to the blockchain and the third-party service and come out of the amount you swap. Buying crypto carries a network fee plus a processing fee that the help page says is charged by Status and its partners, and that varies by partner, currency and payment method.
Risks to know before using Status
- The wallet is self-custodial, and Status cannot restore a lost recovery phrase.
- Purchases happen on partner sites, so problems go to Mercuryo, Ramp or MoonPay support.
- You cannot withdraw to a bank account directly; you need an exchange for that.
- Your keys are encrypted with your Status password, and every transaction must be confirmed on your device before it is sent.
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Status pros and cons
- No Status fee on swaps, per its help center
- Desktop apps for macOS, Windows and Linux
- Source code public on GitHub (status-im/status-app)
- Swap service fee is set by the third-party provider and not listed
- Users of the old mobile app must migrate to the new Status app
- Default swap slippage is 0.5%, so small trades can fail if set lower
Status FAQ
What is Status?
Status is an open-source app that combines a private messenger, a self-custody Ethereum wallet and a web3 browser, with desktop builds for macOS, Windows and Linux. Status says it charges no fee of its own on swaps; the swap service and network fees are deducted from the amount swapped.
Is Status a self-custody wallet?
Yes. Status gives you a seed phrase and does not hold your funds. If you lose the phrase, no one can restore access.
Which chains does Status support?
Status supports Ethereum and EVM networks.
Is Status free?
Status is free to download. You pay network gas on transactions and a No Status fee; swap provider and network fees apply wallet fee on in-app swaps.
Is Status available in the US?
Yes. Status is listed in the US App Store (checked Sep 26, 2026).
Which platforms does Status run on?
iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Status: official site, Status Help: Swap crypto in Status Wallet, Status Help: Status Wallet FAQ. Data as of Oct 1, 2026.
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