Boltz suspends swap operations following persistent AI-driven attacks

The company maintains that no user funds were at risk during the exploits, as its architecture ensures clients retain control of their assets throughout the atomic swap process. Boltz stated that it absorbed all operational losses internally, though it has yet to release a formal technical incident report or independent security audit to verify these claims. While swap functionality is offline, the protocol’s API remains active to facilitate both cooperative and unilateral refunds for existing transactions.

The suspension has triggered a ripple effect across the Bitcoin ecosystem, forcing integrated platforms to scramble for alternatives. Bull Bitcoin, Aqua, and ZEUS all reported service disruptions, as their wallets relied on Boltz to bridge Bitcoin mainnet with the Lightning Network and Liquid. While core wallet functions like storage and standard transfers remain unaffected for these providers, the inability to execute swaps creates a significant bottleneck for users moving assets between layers. Boltz has offered no timeline for a potential reopening, noting only that it will remain under active review until the team can guarantee the security of its infrastructure against further sophisticated probing.