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Boltz - Non-Custodial Bitcoin Bridge
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Boltz is a non-custodial Bitcoin bridge built to swap between different Bitcoin layers while staying in full control. Support: https://support.boltz.exchange/hc/center
🛠️ We are performing improvements on Rootstock Submarine and Chain Swaps, which are temporarily paused until completion. All other swap pairs remain operational. We'll post an update as soon as all services are back online!
Today we've closed our Telegram group and Discord server 🚫 Spam/scam levels were simply unacceptable. Ngl, scammers' Boltz-specific sophistication to steal sats was... almost impressive. Official updates: this Nostr npub and X handle Official support: support chat @ & email hi@bol.tz Stay safe out there.
We just released Boltz Client 2.11.0 "Swiss Army Knife" 🗡️ Highlights: * new rpc and cli command for swap quotes * improved "refundswap" command for robust handling of all edge cases For the full rundown check the release notes:
We just released Boltz Backend v3.12.1 "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" 🤖 Highlights: * CLI migration to Rust: Migrated entire CLI tooling to Rust for better performance, reliability, and parameter parsing * WebSocket improvements: Added queueing/caching for faster and more scalable real-time swap status updates * Performance optimizations: Added balance check caching and optimized Liquid transaction blinding * Self-payment & chain swap fixes: Resolved multiple edge cases including failed lockups, incorrect asset handling, and CLTV delta issues * Infrastructure upgrades: ARM64 Docker builds, Node.js v24, and swap contracts v5 For the full rundown check the release notes:
🚀 2025: A Year of Boltz image As the year draws to a close, let’s recap the most significant launches, milestones, and the occasional chaos: ❄️JANUARY - We dramatically improved Boltz Pro, enabling anyone to stack sats non-custodially: - Kilian joined the BTCInfnityShow for an episode: https://x.com/BtcInfinityShow/status/1877370339451105383, - We launched our integration with Tropykus: 🧡 FEBRUARY - Michael joined the @`Liquid Network ` developer bootcamp in El Salvador, delivering a technical session about Boltz Swaps: - @`BitcoinEkasi`'s @`LuthandoSABTC🇿🇦` ran an extensive workshop using Boltz and @`AQUA Wallet` : - Boltz was added to RTL's CLN integration on @`Umbrel ☂️` : - @`Alby` launched their native Boltz integration: 🌱 MARCH - We adopted Liquid's ELIP 200: - We launched the Boltz Rescue Key, dramatically improving UX and reducing the risk of fund loss: 🌦 APRIL - We joined @`Stacker News` for an AMA: - We celebrated our 6th aniversary: - We launched Zap Swaps: - @`Blockstream`'s @`Adam Back` explains how Boltz is utilizing Liquid: 🌸 MAY - Integration with Klever via @`Breez ⚡️`'s SDK launched: - We attended the Lightning Summit in Viareggio: - We launched full Bolt12 support: 🍻 JUNE - Our Boltz Pro Web App Redesign went live: - We removed the "beta" label from Boltz Pro: - We participated in @`BTC Prague` and @`BTCPay Server` Day: https://x.com/BtcpayServer/status/1936735160843554870, - Boltz Beer helped European Bitcoiners stay cool: ☀️JULY - We took Magic Routing Hints to the next level: - Our integration into the Rootstock ecosystem expanded: - We switched Boltz Client to the modern Liquid Wallet Kit: 🏖️ AUGUST - We launched support for resuming ongoing swaps via Boltz Rescue Key: - Our integration with Flash went live: - @`kukks` revealed that Arkade and Boltz (recklessly) powered all payments at #BH2025: credit to @`Marius Off🔗Chain` for the video 🙏 🍂 SEPTEMBER - @`Plan ₿ Network` released a new tutorial about Boltz: - Our @`Rootstock` swaps integration with @`Geyser` was open sourced: 🎃 OCTOBER - @`BULLBITCOIN.COM` wallet launched, with Boltz powering swaps: - The first official release of "boltz-rust", the Rust crate underpinning Liquid swaps on mobile, was released by the Bull Bitcoin team: - We joined Arkade Day for the official beta launch: - We joined @`Lugano Plan ₿ / @LuganoPlanB (RSS Feed)` Forum: - We added a product section to Boltz Web App: 🍁NOVEMBER - @`Kilian`'s interview with Lightning News was published: - @`Juan Galt`'s article about Boltz in @`Bitcoin Magazine` went live: - We joined @`LABITCONF` and @`Satsconf` , the two largest #Bitcoin events in Latinamerica: - @`metamick` presented @`Geyser` new AON campaign type, built on @rootstock_io and Boltz @BitcoinConfEUR: - Our CTO Michael gave a Boltz 101 at the @`Bitcoin Austria` meetup: - We released a new version of our open-source backend packed with multiple powerful features for restoring swaps and operational efficiency: 🎄DECEMBER - Our integration with Blockstream App launched: - @`Kilian` joined @`lunaticoin` to discuss the future of Lightning, wallets and the increase in activity on the Lightning network: Happy New Year to all our users, partners, friends and to all Bitcoiners! 🎇🙏
Boltz Web App v1.8.11 just dropped - Happy Holidays! 🎄 Highlights: • Festive Santa hat on logo 🎅 • Pro-specific invoice pending messages • Custom grouping for address types • Timeout detection for uncooperative refunds Full changelog:
We just released Boltz Client 2.10.0 "Big Deal Knockout" 🥊 Highlights: * Migration from GDK completed: New Bitcoin wallets are now powered by BDK @Bitcoin Dev Kit * BDK rust bindings * Tenant remove command For the full rundown check the release notes: image
We just released Boltz Backend v3.12.0 "Swap Restoration"♻️ ...and it's a biggie 🔥 Highlights: * Swap restore endpoint * Enhanced batch sweeper * Self-payment support * MRH watcher * RBF bumping engine For the full rundown check the release notes:
Who said non-custodial Bitcoin returns are hard? Boltz Pro users earned an impressive ATH in October!🫰 Pro’s been serving up serious earn opportunities and we’re just getting started 🔥 Live rates: pro.boltz.exchange Learn more: boltz.exchange/products/pro image