Bitcoin2026-08-03 19:09:03Boltz Suspends Bitcoin Swaps Indefinitely After AI-Assisted AttacksBoltz, a non-custodial bridge used to route swaps across Bitcoin’s main chain, the Lightning Network, and Liquid, has suspended its swap service indefinitely after what it described as months of automated, AI-assisted attacks on its infrastructure. The service first went offline at 5:54 a.m. ET on Aug. 3 without explanation, and the team later said it could not responsibly bring swaps back online after identifying a sustained pattern of intrusions and pressure from what appeared to be multiple well-resourced groups. Boltz said several exploits were contained and that no user funds were ever at risk because its atomic swap model is non-custodial by design. The company said the financial losses were borne by Boltz itself. Its API remains online to help process cooperative refunds for in-flight swaps, while unilateral refunds can still work without Boltz infrastructure. The shutdown affects wallets and services that rely on Boltz for Lightning and Liquid swap functionality, including Bull Bitcoin, Aqua, and ZEUS. Executives at Bull Bitcoin and JAN3 said restoring swap-related functions is now a top priority, while ZEUS shut down its own instance of Boltz’s open-source stack. The incident also comes during a week of broader Bitcoin security concerns, including the Coldcard wallet exploit that has reportedly drained about $114 million in BTC since July 30.1860
Boltz2026-08-03 19:00:42Boltz suspends swap service indefinitely after rise in AI-assisted attacksBoltz has suspended its swap service indefinitely after reporting an increase in AI-assisted attacks and several exploit incidents that it said were contained. The update was shared by Bitcoin News on X, which said the move followed a string of security issues affecting the platform’s exchange operations. Boltz said its non-custodial design meant user funds were never at risk during the incidents. Still, the suspension has disrupted services for wallets that rely on Boltz for Lightning Network swaps. Those affected include AquaBitcoin and BULLBITCOIN, both of which experienced interruptions while alternative infrastructure is being deployed. The statement did not provide a timeline for when the swap service may resume.1960
Boltz2026-07-23 04:40:14Boltz Launches Non-Custodial USDT Swaps: Lightning to Stablecoins in SecondsBoltz unveiled a non-custodial USDT swap service on March 18, 2026, enabling instant exchanges between Lightning Network sats and USDT across multiple chains without KYC or custody.500
