Boltz Halted by AI-Driven Attacks: Non-Custodial Swap Provider Temporarily Suspends Service

Boltz, a non-custodial Bitcoin swap provider, has temporarily suspended its service due to an increased number of AI-driven probing attempts against its infrastructure.

The company cited a sharp rise in automated, AI-assisted attacks over the past few months, which have outpaced the ability of their small security team to find and patch issues quickly.

Boltz emphasized that no user funds have been at risk due to the non-custodial nature of its swaps, but acknowledged that the company's current security posture is not sufficient to keep up with the pace of attacker iteration.

The decision to suspend service has raised concerns about the industry's ability to respond to AI-driven threats, and the need for more effective security measures to protect against automated attacks.