About Boltz
Boltz is a non-custodial Bitcoin bridge enabling seamless swaps between different Bitcoin layers, such as the 
Liquid Network, the 
Lightning Network or Rootstock. By allowing users to easily transfer Bitcoin across layers, Boltz empowers individuals and organizations with unparalleled control. Its non-custodial design is based on atomic swaps and ensures that users maintain full ownership and control at all times.
Key Focus Areas & Use Cases by Boltz
Key Focus Areas:
- Layer Bridging: Boltz enables seamless Bitcoin swaps between different layers like Liquid and Lightning, enhancing flexibility for accessing advanced financial products and managing liquidity.
- Ease of Use: Boltz works for anyone without signup or identification and features a user friendly web app, that allow anyone to move Bitcoin between different layers while maintaining the non-custodial nature of swaps.
- API Integration: Boltz provides a robust API that developers can leverage to integrate Boltz Swaps directly into their applications, enabling fast and secure transfers.
Use Cases:
- Liquidity Management: Users can effectively manage their Bitcoin liquidity across the Lightning Network and other layers, ensuring channel stability for efficient network participation.
- Cross-Layer Swaps: Seamlessly swap Bitcoin between Lightning, Liquid or Rootstock, empowering users to leverage each network's unique financial opportunities.
- Self-Sovereign Control: Boltz allows users to maintain full control over their funds and due to the open course nature, even allowing users to run Boltz Web App directly from source.
- Node Integration: Users can easily open channels with Boltz, optimizing liquidity and supporting a stronger Bitcoin network.
Boltz’s approach to ease-of-use, self-custody, and layer bridging makes it a vital tool for the Bitcoin ecosystem, offering solutions that expand Bitcoin's utility and accessibility.
