🚀 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! 🎇🙏

We just released Boltz Web App v1.8.12 🐛

Highlights:

- reset last used key for new rescue files

- incorrect "waitingForRefund" status

- consider reverse swap type when auto claiming

For the full rundown check the release notes: https://github.com/BoltzExchange/boltz-web-app/releases/tag/v1.8.12

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Bittasker handles p2p task creation, funding, escrow, and settlement 💪

Funds enter via Lightning; logic lives on Rootstock. Well done! 🙌

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Boltz Web App v1.8.11 just dropped - Happy Holidays! 🎄

Highlights:

• Festive Santa hat on logo 🎅

• Pro-specific invoice pending messages

• Custom grouping for address types

• Timeout detection for uncooperative refunds

Full changelog: https://github.com/BoltzExchange/boltz-web-app/releases/tag/v1.8.11

Nice try

🧡

Very cool!

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We just released Boltz Web App v1.8.9 💵

Highlights:

* Show USD rate in swap box

* Parse BIP21 URIs with LN Offer

* Add 0-conf toggle for desktops

For the full rundown check the release notes: https://github.com/BoltzExchange/boltz-web-app/releases/tag/v1.8.9

We just released Boltz Client 2.10.0 "Big Deal Knockout" 🥊

Highlights:

* Migration from GDK completed: New Bitcoin wallets are now powered by BDK nostr:nprofile1qy4hwumn8ghj7ctzvdjx2en8xgcrydpsxycrgv3sx56rqvpw0puh5tmkxyhhwuedwpex77reqys8wumn8ghj7cmgdae82uewd45kketyd9kxwetj9e3k7mf6xs6rgtcqyz9k69kmx5tv43kmnr0e8f3nejupzm93pz9ztskcdfctnvt6vvje5nqveqy

* BDK rust bindings

* Tenant remove command

For the full rundown check the release notes: https://github.com/BoltzExchange/boltz-client/releases/tag/v2.10.0

🧡

We just released Boltz Backend v3.12.0 "Swap Restoration"♻️ ...and it's a biggie 🔥

Highlights:

* Swap restore endpoint

* Enhanced batch sweeper

* Self-payment support

* MRH watcher

* RBF bumping engine

For the full rundown check the release notes: https://github.com/BoltzExchange/boltz-backend/releases/tag/v3.12.0

Epic 😂

Who made this? Drop a reply if you know – we'd love to credit where credit is due 🙏

https://blossom.primal.net/741a0f54ab58abe2c23ca4184b4811b95eebe3f38f56ee3074f91c2cd07172e4.mp4

We just released Boltz Web App v1.8.8 🫚

Highlights:

* support external rescue for Rootstock chain swaps

* reliable linking to external rescue key methods

For the full rundown check the release notes: https://github.com/BoltzExchange/boltz-web-app/releases/tag/v1.8.8

How to run Boltz Web App without relying on any CDN: web.docs.boltz.exchange

PS: Boltz Client, Boltz BTCPay Plugin and other swap clients like nostr:nprofile1qqswe03hyye2jv3msylwkj8cml8d4m9qpc5g0tccrvrrcm86z0kcagg0zjv3w , nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7ct8vaezumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqgkwaehxw309ajkgetw9ehx7um5wghxcctwvshsqgyhz8g6h2qx5w3gtle7slghtypv9ujswsvxpkwxtypu3d0gv04asylprq55 , nostr:nprofile1qyxhwumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmvqydhwumn8ghj7mn0wd68yttsw43zuum9d45hxmmv9ejx2asqyqlnlaadkwg4n3pvp2sk657qfqalh7k40hez4857jdj2xpn5r6ev7t32q08 using Boltz API are NOT affected by the ongoing Cloudflare outage ✌️

We just released Boltz Web App v1.8.7 🐛

Highlights:

* show nostr:nprofile1qyt8wumn8ghj7ct5d3shxtnwdaehgu3wd3skueqpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqqgp9l8kc94kzdehaq3732sfzntala3r9ng0uzjunzp2ke0zyltlpxca569qz wallet balance

* create new rescue key

* fix Trezor `NaN` error

For the full rundown check the release notes: https://github.com/BoltzExchange/boltz-web-app/releases/tag/v1.8.7

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Learn more: https://pro.boltz.exchange/products/pro

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Today, we are introducing dynamic fees for Bitcoin mainchain pairs to manage volume spikes & maintain service quality.

This means, fees may rise during high volume peaks, then return to normal levels.

Note: ⚡️ <> nostr:nprofile1qqsfjzteswm5cuyqpvvz40r0vszx4dcyql5u40xkeats5w9d48hht4guz0cnd pairs ( nostr:nprofile1qqswe03hyye2jv3msylwkj8cml8d4m9qpc5g0tccrvrrcm86z0kcagg0zjv3w , nostr:nprofile1qyxhwumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmvqydhwumn8ghj7mn0wd68yttsw43zuum9d45hxmmv9ejx2asqyqlnlaadkwg4n3pvp2sk657qfqalh7k40hez4857jdj2xpn5r6ev7t32q08, nostr:nprofile1qyt8wumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgtcpzamhxue69uhkvun2daekstnwdaehgu339e3k7mgqyzt3r5dt4qr28g59lulg05t4jqkz7fg8gxrqm8r9jq7gkh5x867cz3f3ytq) are NOT affected 🙏

We’re off to the two biggest #Bitcoin events in LATAM:

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Spot anyone in a Boltz tee? That's probably us!

Come say hi! 🙌

https://boltz.exchange/products/pro

Who said non-custodial Bitcoin returns are hard? Boltz Pro users earned an impressive ATH in October!🫰

Pro’s been serving up serious earn opportunities and we’re just getting started 🔥

Live rates: pro.boltz.exchange

Learn more: boltz.exchange/products/pro

We just released Boltz nostr:nprofile1qyxhwumn8ghj7cnjvghxjme0qyt8wumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgtcqyzjnd2cl0u7qzva64k7lgu4343adfdm5a4pjcxvf9pqex4e83z72qngxhfg Plugin v2.2.2 💚

Highlights:

* Add ⚡️ payouts for stores using readonly wallets

* Upgrade to latest Boltz Client version, now using nostr:nprofile1qqsfjzteswm5cuyqpvvz40r0vszx4dcyql5u40xkeats5w9d48hht4guz0cnd Liquid Wallet Kit (LWK)

For the full rundown check the release notes: https://github.com/BoltzExchange/boltz-btcpay-plugin/releases/tag/v2.2.2

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