Ethos Defi • December 20, 2025

Ethos 5.3 Is Now Live! Faster Builds, Smoother Swaps, and a Better UX Throughout

What’s new at Ethos?


Version 5.3 is officially rolling out, bringing a more polished, stability-focused app. This release zeroes in on reliability across iOS and Android, improved UI consistency, and major fixes to swapping, sending, and portfolio display. If you’ve been facing any in app issues or crashes lately, this update should fix all of them.



Platform & Infrastructure Upgrades


Ethos Wallet now runs on the latest Expo SDK 54, completing our transition from SDK 53 with smoother builds, updated dependencies, and improved long-term support.

This version introduces:


  • Full SDK 54 migration + cleanup of legacy dependencies

  • Updated Android build.gradle configuration

  • Added 16KB support

  • Fixes for Android build failures and mismatched packages

  • Updated iOS project + resolved Xcode issues

  • Podfile.lock + Cocoapods cleanup

  • Improved WebView compatibility

  • Corrected import paths and project-level inconsistencies

Why it matters:


These improvements strengthen the foundation of Ethos Wallet, reducing compile-time bugs, improving build stability, and setting the stage for future performance upgrades and features.



UI & UX Improvements


Ethos 5.3 includes a batch of visual and usability improvements focused on clarity and consistency. Users will notice:


  • Corrected breadcrumb background color

  • More readable font sizes on Swap inputs

  • Fixes for general input rendering issues

  • Removal of Ionicons warnings

  • Better dropdown performance on “Add Custom Token”

  • Multiple Swap screen visual fixes, including:

  • Proper skeleton loader placement

  • Correct slippage behavior for custom values

Small refinements, big difference—these updates make everyday interactions smoother and more intuitive.



Major Bug Fixes


This patch also resolves several high-impact user-reported issues across Wallet, Swap, Send, and general navigation.


Wallet & Portfolio


  • BTC now displays correctly
  • Fixed rare BTC detail-view crash
  • Resolved temporary coin disappearance after enabling Hide Small Balances

Swap


  • Fixed crash while fetching quotes
  • Fixed issue where quotes stopped loading after multiple swaps
  • Resolved crash when swapping large values (10k+)

Send


  • Percentage buttons now function correctly (#986)
  • Gas fees display accurate, consistent values

General Stability


  • Fixed modal close issues
  • Improved dropdown stability on Custom Token screen
  • Clipboard copy now works reliably
  • Resolved lock file problems (#989)
  • Updated icons + corrected missing/misplaced assets


Why This Update Matters


Version 5.3 is part of our broader effort to make Ethos Wallet:


  • More stable

  • More predictable

  • More enjoyable to use daily

By strengthening the foundation across iOS, Android, and Web, we’re preparing for bigger Q1 releases—including expanded token support, smoother cross-chain interactions, and deeper integrations across the Ethos ecosystem.


Update Now & Dive In


Ethos: Crypto Trading Wallet 5.3 is live on both the App Store and Google Play.
 

Download the latest version and enjoy a smoother, faster, more reliable DeFi experience.


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