Boltz suspends swaps after AI-powered attacks

Boltz suspended its non-custodial Bitcoin swap services after AI-assisted attacks. User funds are safe, but wallets relying on Boltz for cross-layer swaps are affected.

Boltz, a non-custodial bridge connecting Bitcoin’s mainchain, Lightning Network, and Liquid, has indefinitely suspended its swap services following months of escalating AI-assisted attacks. The team reported a steady increase in sophisticated probing and exploits, with attackers adapting faster than the small development team could address vulnerabilities. Despite these challenges, Boltz’s non-custodial design and advanced cryptography ensured all user funds remained secure. However, operational losses led the company to halt services as a precautionary measure. This shutdown impacts wallets such as Bull Bitcoin and Aqua, which relied on Boltz for cross-layer transactions. Boltz’s API remains available for processing refunds, and the team plans to analyze the situation further before considering a relaunch. The incident highlights the growing challenge for open-source crypto infrastructure to defend against rapidly evolving, AI-driven cyber threats.