Boltz Suspends Bitcoin Swap Services Due to AI Attacks

The Bitcoin bridge Boltz has officially suspended its swap services. The platform, which connects the main Bitcoin chain to the Lightning Network and Liquid sidechain, decided to shut down after struggling to keep pace with a surge in automated, AI assisted attacks.

The Boltz team explained that while they managed to contain recent exploits, the frequency and speed of these attacks have become impossible for their small team to manage. They noted that attackers are now iterating faster than they can deploy security patches, making it irresponsible to keep the service running in its current state.

Despite the shutdown, the team confirmed that no user funds were lost. Because the platform is non custodial, users still have access to their assets. The company clarified that its API remains functional for processing refunds and that their support team is still available to assist those in need.

This incident highlights a growing concern for companies relying on open source code. Boltz warned that the rise of AI assisted probing represents a major shift in how services must approach security. For now, the service will remain offline while the team evaluates the situation and decides on a path forward.