Bitcoin bridge Boltz has disabled Bitcoin swaps, halting the service indefinitely after citing AI-assisted attacks against its infrastructure. The move cuts off a widely used route for moving Bitcoin through the platform and leaves users without a firm timeline for restoration.
Bitcoin bridge Boltz has disabled Bitcoin swaps, halting the service indefinitely after citing AI-assisted attacks against its infrastructure. The move cuts off a widely used route for moving Bitcoin through the platform and leaves users without a firm timeline for restoration.
What Boltz Said About Disabling Bitcoin Swaps
Boltz confirmed the change through its official account on X, where the team announced that swaps had been taken offline. On Boltz, a “swap” refers to moving Bitcoin across layers or networks through the bridge, so disabling the function removes that transfer path for the affected routes. For related coverage, see Hashdex to Liquidate DEFI Bitcoin ETF This Month, Selling About 225 BTC.
The stoppage is open-ended rather than a scheduled maintenance window. Reporting from The Defiant described the bridge as halting swaps indefinitely and attributed the decision to AI-assisted attacks against the service. For related coverage, see Coldcard Hack Losses Could Hit $130M: Galaxy Research.
WHAT TO KNOW
- The announcement: Boltz disabled Bitcoin swaps and paused the service indefinitely.
- Immediate effect: Affected swap routes are unavailable, with no restoration timeline stated.
Why the Move Matters for Bitcoin Users
With swaps disabled, users can no longer initiate new Bitcoin transfers through the affected Boltz routes until the service returns. The pause applies to the swap function itself rather than to Bitcoin’s broader market, so the disruption is operational and specific to the platform. For related coverage, see Mastercard Closes $1.8 Billion BVNK Acquisition to Expand Stablecoin Infrastructure.
Boltz framed the halt as a protective response to the attacks it reported, a stance consistent with its earlier decision to disable Lightning swap services after an exploit incident while stating that user funds were safe. The current stoppage extends that cautious posture across Bitcoin swaps. For related coverage, see Mastercard Completes BVNK Acquisition to Expand Stablecoin Payments Infrastructure.
Boltz shared the update directly on X, and the post below marks the official statement from the team.
Boltz status update
— Boltz (@Boltzhq) View on X
Source: @Boltzhq on X
What to Watch Next
Boltz has not attached a timeline to reinstating swaps, and the halt was described as indefinite by the team’s own updates on X. Readers relying on the bridge should watch its official channels for any condition or signal tied to re-enabling the service before attempting new swaps.
The situation remains developing. Until Boltz confirms the attacks are contained and swaps are restored, the affected functions stay offline with no fixed return date.
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