Boltz Suspends Bitcoin Swap Services After AI-Assisted Cyber Attacks

Boltz shut its swap protocol because attackers were finding bugs faster than the team could patch them. Funds are safe. The product is not.

Boltz, a leading Bitcoin atomic swap and bridge protocol, suspended its swap services indefinitely following a surge in AI-assisted cyber attacks. Attackers used AI to rapidly probe and exploit vulnerabilities, outpacing Boltz's ability to patch. While user funds remained safe, the disruption affected critical financial infrastructure.

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