How to fix a pending transaction in Exodus?

Understanding Pending Transactions in Exodus

1. A pending transaction in Exodus means the wallet has broadcast the transaction to the blockchain network but it has not yet been confirmed by miners or validators.

2. This status commonly occurs when the gas fee attached to the transaction is too low compared to current network congestion levels.

3. Exodus does not provide direct access to node-level mempool monitoring, so users rely on external block explorers to verify whether the transaction remains unconfirmed or has been dropped.

4. The wallet interface may display “Pending” indefinitely if the network fails to process the transaction within a reasonable timeframe—especially on Ethereum or EVM-compatible chains.

5. Users cannot cancel or replace a pending transaction unless it was sent with an adjustable nonce and sufficient gas price leverage for replacement via RBF or nonce acceleration.

Checking Transaction Status via Block Explorers

1. Locate the transaction hash (TXID) from the Exodus activity log or notification panel.

2. Paste the TXID into a compatible block explorer such as Etherscan for Ethereum, BscScan for BSC, or Solscan for Solana.

3. Verify whether the transaction appears in the mempool or shows “Confirmed”, “Failed”, or “Dropped”.

4. If the transaction is marked as “Dropped”, it means nodes discarded it due to insufficient fees or nonce mismatch—this allows safe resubmission.

5. Some explorers display estimated confirmation time based on current fee demand; this helps determine whether waiting is viable.

Accelerating or Replacing a Pending Transaction

1. Exodus supports transaction acceleration only for Ethereum and Ethereum-compatible networks where Replace-by-Fee (RBF) is enabled at broadcast time.

2. To accelerate, users must manually initiate a new transaction with the same nonce but a higher gas price—Exodus does not auto-generate replacements.

3. The replacement transaction must use identical inputs: recipient address, amount, data field, and nonce—otherwise it will be treated as a separate transfer.

4. Acceleration success depends on miner inclusion priority; no guarantee exists even with elevated fees during peak congestion.

5. For non-RBF transactions, waiting is the only option—attempting duplicate sends with incremented nonces risks double-spending if the original confirms late.

Preventing Future Pending Issues

1. Always review the recommended gas fee displayed in Exodus before confirming—avoid using the “Low” preset during high-traffic periods.

2. Enable “Custom Fee” mode to compare real-time estimates from multiple sources embedded in the wallet’s fee algorithm.

3. Avoid sending transactions during known network events like NFT mints, token launches, or protocol upgrades that spike demand.

4. Maintain a small reserve of native tokens (e.g., ETH for gas, SOL for fees) to prevent failed transactions due to insufficient balance for fee payment.

5. Confirm network selection accuracy—sending ERC-20 tokens on a Polygon network tab without switching chains causes indefinite pending states.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I cancel a pending transaction in Exodus if it hasn’t confirmed?A: No, Exodus does not support cancellation. Only replacement is possible for RBF-enabled Ethereum transactions using manual nonce control.

Q: Why does my Bitcoin transaction stay pending for hours?A: Bitcoin relies on fee-per-byte estimation. Low-feerate transactions get deprioritized—Exodus defaults may lag behind dynamic mempool conditions.

Q: Does Exodus support Child-Pays-For-Parent (CPFP) to speed up stuck BTC transfers?A: No, Exodus does not expose CPFP functionality. Users must wait or use third-party tools to broadcast dependent high-fee child transactions.

Q: What happens if I send two transactions with the same nonce?A: Only one will confirm—the network accepts whichever propagates faster and pays more. The other becomes invalid or orphaned.