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Boltz - Non-Custodial Bitcoin Bridge
@Boltz - Non-Custodial Bitcoin Bridge

Boltz is a non-custodial Bitcoin bridge built to swap between different Bitcoin layers while staying in full control. API Docs: http://docs.boltz.exchange

Relays (9)
  • wss://nos.lol/ – read & write
  • wss://relay.primal.net/ – read & write
  • wss://nostr.bitcoiner.social/ – read & write
  • wss://relay.damus.io/ – read & write
  • wss://nostr-pub.wellorder.net/ – read & write
  • wss://relay.snort.social/ – read & write
  • wss://purplepag.es/ – read & write
  • wss://relay.nostr.band/ – read & write
  • wss://nostr.orangepill.dev/ – read & write

Recent Notes

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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: https://github.com/BoltzExchange/boltz-backend/releases/tag/v3.12.1
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🚀 2025: A Year of Boltz



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: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1881335766074470434
- Kilian joined the BTCInfnityShow for an episode: https://x.com/BtcInfinityShow/status/1877370339451105383, https://x.com/CaitlinLong_/status/1894797608066912410
- We launched our integration with Tropykus: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1882456417476673599

🧡 FEBRUARY
- Michael joined the @`Liquid Network ` developer bootcamp in El Salvador, delivering a technical session about Boltz Swaps: https://x.com/Liquid_BTC/status/1887149467058516228
- @`BitcoinEkasi`'s @`LuthandoSABTC🇿🇦` ran an extensive workshop using Boltz and @`AQUA Wallet` : https://x.com/BitcoinEkasi/status/1895452863599391101
- Boltz was added to RTL's CLN integration on @`Umbrel ☂️` :
https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1894066592843002113
- @`Alby` launched their native Boltz integration: https://x.com/getAlby/status/1894476526210494522

🌱 MARCH
- We adopted Liquid's ELIP 200: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1896963171703042195
- We launched the Boltz Rescue Key, dramatically improving UX and reducing the risk of fund loss: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1899844182895632856

🌦 APRIL
- We joined @`Stacker News` for an AMA: https://stacker.news/items/932297
- We celebrated our 6th aniversary: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1910275918641430923
- We launched Zap Swaps: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1915405129521447127
- @`Blockstream`'s @`Adam Back` explains how Boltz is utilizing Liquid: https://x.com/Blockstream/status/1916786720533799363

🌸 MAY
- Integration with Klever via @`Breez ⚡️`'s SDK launched: https://x.com/klever_io/status/1922348600438182198
- We attended the Lightning Summit in Viareggio: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1923430365307228579
- We launched full Bolt12 support: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1924915644685832465

🍻 JUNE
- Our Boltz Pro Web App Redesign went live: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1932114317740044385
- We removed the "beta" label from Boltz Pro: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1930293617685315677
- We participated in @`BTC Prague` and @`BTCPay Server` Day: https://x.com/BtcpayServer/status/1936735160843554870, https://x.com/NicolasDorier/status/1937681576957215125
- Boltz Beer helped European Bitcoiners stay cool: https://x.com/kilrau/status/1939716892559593880

☀️JULY
- We took Magic Routing Hints to the next level: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1943339089165717843
- Our integration into the Rootstock ecosystem expanded: https://x.com/beexowallet/status/1946991334000312740
- We switched Boltz Client to the modern Liquid Wallet Kit: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1950468068267704719

🏖️ AUGUST
- We launched support for resuming ongoing swaps via Boltz Rescue Key: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1953109028730478749
- Our integration with Flash went live: https://x.com/CierrePorbin/status/1953129833220772315
- @`kukks` revealed that Arkade and Boltz (recklessly) powered all payments at #BH2025: https://x.com/mariusoffchain/status/1954491306505277576 credit to @`Marius Off🔗Chain` for the video 🙏

🍂 SEPTEMBER
- @`Plan ₿ Network` released a new tutorial about Boltz: https://x.com/planb_network/status/1967521270846967820
- Our @`Rootstock` swaps integration with @`Geyser` was open sourced: https://x.com/steliosrammos/status/1970860410405351894

🎃 OCTOBER
- @`BULLBITCOIN.COM` wallet launched, with Boltz powering swaps: https://x.com/BullBitcoin_/status/1979202192075616348
- The first official release of "boltz-rust", the Rust crate underpinning Liquid swaps on mobile, was released by the Bull Bitcoin team: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1976386091365122214
- We joined Arkade Day for the official beta launch: https://x.com/planb_network/status/1980683269914988550
- We joined @`Lugano Plan ₿ / @LuganoPlanB (RSS Feed)` Forum: https://x.com/LuganoPlanB/status/1977008833433104856
- We added a product section to Boltz Web App: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1983647290704458144

🍁NOVEMBER
- @`Kilian`'s interview with Lightning News was published: https://x.com/LightningNewsX/status/1985375431608922202
- @`Juan Galt`'s article about Boltz in @`Bitcoin Magazine` went live: https://x.com/JuanSGalt/status/1985752975386476700
- We joined @`LABITCONF` and @`Satsconf` , the two largest #Bitcoin events in Latinamerica: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1986445120128848244
- @`metamick` presented @`Geyser` new AON campaign type, built on @rootstock_io and Boltz @BitcoinConfEUR: https://x.com/rootstock_io/status/1988907754849775732
- Our CTO Michael gave a Boltz 101 at the @`Bitcoin Austria` meetup: https://x.com/bitcoin_at/status/1992937543533260842
- We released a new version of our open-source backend packed with multiple powerful features for restoring swaps and operational efficiency: https://x.com/Boltzhq/status/1992994932790071648

🎄DECEMBER
- Our integration with Blockstream App launched: https://x.com/Blockstream/status/1998796710626341332
- @`Kilian` joined @`lunaticoin` to discuss the future of Lightning, wallets and the increase in activity on the Lightning network: https://x.com/lunaticoin/status/2001759686354440627

Happy New Year to all our users, partners, friends and to all Bitcoiners! 🎇🙏