Boltz Bitcoin Bridge Halted by AI-Assisted Exploits

Boltz, a non-custodial Bitcoin bridge, has suspended its swap services indefinitely due to AI-assisted exploits outstripping their ability to develop and deploy patches.

The platform connects Bitcoin's main chain with the Lightning Network and Liquid sidechain, but has seen a steady rise in automated probing of its infrastructure over the past months.

Boltz claims that no user funds were lost during the incidents, as it is non-custodial by design. However, the firm acknowledges contained losses due to the attacks.

The company warns that AI-assisted attacks pose a growing threat to crypto companies operating with open-source codebases, and has suspended swap services until further notice.