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Boltz Review: Should You Use This Bitcoin Bridge?

Boltz is a non-custodial Bitcoin bridge marked inactive. Reports dated August 2026 say swaps were suspended indefinitely, so don’t send funds unless the service confirms it is operating again.

By the SkyBitcoins review team · Updated

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Boltz key facts

Boltz key facts
TypeNon-custodial Bitcoin bridge
StatusInactive
ChainsRootstock and Arbitrum listed
AuditsNone listed
Updated

Boltz FAQs

Is Boltz still operating?

Boltz is marked inactive, and reports dated August 2026 say swaps were suspended indefinitely. Treat it as unavailable unless the service confirms swaps are live and provides a valid quote.

Is Boltz safe to use?

Boltz describes its swaps as non-custodial, but that alone does not establish the security of a particular swap. No audits are listed, and fees and other key operating details are not established here.

What does a Boltz swap cost?

Boltz’s fees are not published in the project details here. Since the service is marked inactive, don’t start a swap unless it is confirmed live and shows you the full quote and terms first.

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How we checked

Sources

  1. defillama.com/protocol/boltz(opens in a new tab)

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