Boltz

Non-custodial Bitcoin Layer 2 bridge via submarine swaps.

Zero KYCTrust 92/100SV

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Best useLightning ↔ on-chain swapsSwap

KYC postureZero KYCFully non-custodial.

Main riskVERIFIEDVERIFIED service. Verify fit before using it for sensitive activity.

Review proofReviewed 2026-06-22KYC checked 2026-06-22 / unknown jurisdiction / official site batch 1 2026 06 22

Trust

VERIFIED

JURISDICTIONSV

AUDITED BYNone on record

TRUST SCORE

LAST VERIFIED6/24/2026

LAST UPDATED3/12/2026

Specs

KYC LEVELZero

KYC TRIGGERSFully non-custodial. Uses hash time-locked contracts — funds cannot be seized.

FEE~0.1%

CATEGORIESSwap

BEST FORLightning ↔ on-chain swaps, Liquid Bitcoin, Non-custodial workflows

FEATURESNon-custodial, No account required, Lightning ↔ On-chain, Liquid swaps, Open source, Submarine swaps, HTLC-based

TOR—

REGIONS1 country — Global

About

Non-custodial Bitcoin bridge — swap between Lightning, on-chain, and Liquid using atomic/submarine swaps. No account, no KYC, no custody.

Follow the Money

  Boltz Exchange — Argentina / Global
  ──────────────────────────────────────
  Founders: Kilian (@kilrau) + Michael (AR)
  Funding: bootstrapped from fees (2019)
  Revenue: ~0.1% swap spread
  ├─ No VC, no OFAC designation
  ├─ Open-source, one of top LN nodes
  └─ Non-custodial HTLC, no custody risk

Boltz — ownership and funding chain

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Boltz require KYC or identity verification?

No. Boltz does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. Fully non-custodial. Uses hash time-locked contracts — funds cannot be seized.

What payment methods does Boltz accept?

Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.

Is Boltz available in my country?

Boltz is available in: GLOBAL.

Is Boltz based in a Five Eyes country?

No. Boltz is based in SV, which is not a Five Eyes member country.

Is Boltz safe to use for privacy?

Boltz has a trust score of 92/99 on cunicula.com. It has been independently verified.

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