Non-custodial Bitcoin swap provider Boltz says attackers are finding vulnerabilities faster than its team can fix them, forcing it to suspend swaps indefinitely.
- Boltz, a non-custodial Bitcoin swap provider, has indefinitely suspended its services due to an inability to patch vulnerabilities faster than AI-assisted attackers can find them.
- The company stated that no user funds were at risk as users retained control of their assets, but the accelerating pace of AI-driven attacks necessitates a complete shutdown.
- This incident highlights a broader trend in the cryptocurrency industry where AI is rapidly changing the landscape of both cyberattacks and defense mechanisms for blockchain infrastructure.
Topics: Blockchain usage, Infrastructure providers, Risk default, Ethereum evm l 1 s, Tokenization platforms, Smart contract vulnerabilities
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