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Aug 3, 2026

Boltz suspends Bitcoin swaps indefinitely as AI-assisted attacks outpace security fixes

Non-custodial Bitcoin bridge Boltz halted all swap services indefinitely after a surge of AI-assisted hacking attempts over recent months outpaced the team's ability to patch vulnerabilities. The service connects Bitcoin's main chain with Lightning Network and Liquid sidechain.

Aug 3, 2026·6 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪The pace of attacks against Boltz saw a "drastic acceleration" in the days immediately before the service was suspended.
  • ▪Bull Bitcoin warned its users that Lightning payments and Liquid-to-Bitcoin swaps would "fail without explanation."
  • ▪A similar trend involves the Coldcard hardware wallet, where an AI-linked exploit led to the theft of over $100 million in Bitcoin.

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