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Non-custodial Bitcoin bridge to swap between the Liquid and Lightning Network. Boltz Users can always rest assured to be in full control of their bitcoin throughout the entire flow of a swap.
Boltz is an exchange service that accepts Bitcoin and Lightning. It has no mention of KYC policies and has a score of 8/10. There are 4 user ratings averaging 4.3/5.
Scores
- No KYC mention
- No mention of current or future KYC requirements.
- Liquidity Provider may block funds -1 -1
Even if the service itself is permissive, the upstream Liquidity Provider can independently freeze funds and demand KYC/Source-of-Funds.
Even if the service itself is permissive, the upstream Liquidity Provider can independently freeze funds and demand KYC/Source-of-Funds.
-1 Privacy-1 Trust - Transaction monitoring -1 0
Deposits are analyzed for blacklisted sources. This service automatically scans transactions AML scores. Flagged transactions may require KYC/SoF verification to complete the trade or unfreeze funds. Resolution depends on the individual service's policy, as some may issue refunds without verification.
Deposits are analyzed for blacklisted sources. This service automatically scans transactions AML scores. Flagged transactions may require KYC/SoF verification to complete the trade or unfreeze funds. Resolution depends on the individual service's policy, as some may issue refunds without verification.
-1 Privacy0 Trust - Refunds do not require KYC +5 +5
The refund process of these services does not require the completion of a Know Your Customer (KYC) procedure or the disclosure of personal information.
The refund process of these services does not require the completion of a Know Your Customer (KYC) procedure or the disclosure of personal information.
+5 Privacy+5 Trust
- Data Sharing -3 0
Personal and account data may be shared with authorities and third-party providers for compliance, fraud prevention, and service provision.
Personal and account data may be shared with authorities and third-party providers for compliance, fraud prevention, and service provision.
-3 Privacy0 Trust - Usage can be detected on public blockchains -2 0
On transparent blockchains, it may be possible to tell that a wallet used this service and approximately when it happened.
On transparent blockchains, it may be possible to tell that a wallet used this service and approximately when it happened.
-2 Privacy0 Trust - No KYC mention +15 0
No mention of current or future KYC requirements.
- Atomic Swaps +3 +8
An atomic swap is a way for two people to directly exchange cryptocurrencies from different blockchains without needing a middleman like a centralized exchange. It’s called "atomic" because the swap either happens completely or not at all - there’s no partial or failed trade where one side loses out.
An atomic swap is a way for two people to directly exchange cryptocurrencies from different blockchains without needing a middleman like a centralized exchange. It’s called "atomic" because the swap either happens completely or not at all - there’s no partial or failed trade where one side loses out.
+3 Privacy+8 Trust - Verified 0 +10
Passed repeated checks over time and showed consistent behavior. Read more about the listing statuses.
Passed repeated checks over time and showed consistent behavior. Read more about the listing statuses.
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0 Privacy+10 Trust - Open source code 0 +7
The source code of the service is publicly available and licensed as open-source. This allows the community to audit the service, though it doesn't guarantee security or quality.
The source code of the service is publicly available and licensed as open-source. This allows the community to audit the service, though it doesn't guarantee security or quality.
0 Privacy+7 Trust - Has Onion or I2P URLs +5 0
Onion (Tor) and I2P URLs enhance privacy and anonymity.
- No registration needed +5 0
Users can access and use the service without creating an account. This enables a faster and more convenient user experience while also offering enhanced privacy and anonymity.
Users can access and use the service without creating an account. This enables a faster and more convenient user experience while also offering enhanced privacy and anonymity.
+5 Privacy0 Trust - Uses hodl invoices 0 +5
A hodl invoice on the Lightning Network temporarily holds your payment, similar to escrow. The receiver doesn’t get the funds immediately; instead, the payment is locked until specific conditions are met. Once those conditions are fulfilled, the receiver releases the funds by supplying a cryptographic key. This method is useful for secure transactions or deposits.
A hodl invoice on the Lightning Network temporarily holds your payment, similar to escrow. The receiver doesn’t get the funds immediately; instead, the payment is locked until specific conditions are met. Once those conditions are fulfilled, the receiver releases the funds by supplying a cryptographic key. This method is useful for secure transactions or deposits.
0 Privacy+5 Trust - Non-custodial protocol 0 +3
You keep control of your funds in your own wallet. The service does not hold your balance in a custodial account while you use it.
You keep control of your funds in your own wallet. The service does not hold your balance in a custodial account while you use it.
0 Privacy+3 Trust - Legally registered 0 +2
Legally registered as Boltz S.A. de C.V in El Salvador 🇸🇻.
Legally registered as Boltz S.A. de C.V in El Salvador 🇸🇻.
0 Privacy+2 Trust - Hybrid Liquidity 0 0
Swaps on this service combine its own internally-managed liquidity pools with access to liquidity from external, third-party providers.
Swaps on this service combine its own internally-managed liquidity pools with access to liquidity from external, third-party providers.
0 Privacy0 Trust - API available 0 0
An API is available for programmatic interaction with this service.
An API is available for programmatic interaction with this service.
0 Privacy0 Trust - Base score +50 +50
Overall = 60% Privacy + 40% Trust (Truncated)
Terms of Service Review
A documentation hub for Boltz Exchange, providing guides on using their API and open-source tools for non-custodial payments and self-sovereign hosting.
Non-Custodial Payments
Provides a plugin for merchants to accept Lightning payments in an incredibly simple, yet non-custodial way.
Self-Sovereign Hosting
Encourages self-sovereign individuals to run the Boltz Web App entirely from source instead of relying on the hosted exchange.
Node Liquidity
Offers client applications specifically designed to help users conveniently manage the liquidity of their own CLN or LND nodes.
Reviewed from docs.boltz.exchange
ToS reviews are AI-generated and should be used as a reference only.
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Service URLs updated from https://boltz.exchange/ to https://boltz.exchange. KYC level changed from 1 to 0
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Attribute "Uses hodl invoices" was added to Boltz
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Updated info
SourceUpdated information for Boltz as requested by site admins. Updated description, ToS link and added API attribute.
Evidence and Review History
Passed repeated checks over time and showed consistent behavior.
- No review checks have been published yet
- Last review May 4
- Verified May 4
Comments
Their score should be lowered, they block addresses as much as any other exchange like fixedfloat, see thread: https://stacker.news/items/926959
uses javascript and the discord chat has not a real fraud protection in an form from an bot or sth like that.
This service is great - it's cheap, fast and private
but sadly, it requires JavaScript to be enabled even for this simple website
It’s super user-friendly and respects your privacy since there’s no need for accounts or KYC.
Best service for BTC Onchain, LN and Liquid. I use it often for swaps between my Wallets.
Boltz is the non-custodial bridge between Liquid and Lightning — full control, instant swaps, no middlemen. Sovereign BTC flow, start to finish. ⚡🌊