This is a great post from @0ceanslim on why he will continue to build on @Liquid_BTC. He picked Liquid because it's the only place his work is possible. The hack doesn't change that. Simplicity and introspection opcodes give you real covenants. He goes through the alternatives one by one, and every one is a workaround for a primitive that only exists on Liquid.

"People work hard to save and deserve money whose supply cannot be expanded by political decision." @PrincFilip1 on @watchbmtv explaining why Bitcoin remains the ultimate store of value for individuals and nation-states alike. 🚀👇

If your Indra payment fails, it's likely due to routing errors. Retrying won't help until we open new channels, which we're actively working on. Please open a customer support ticket and we can look into the specific failure and let you know when the routes are available. A kind reminder that Indra is in open beta, so payments can still fail and you may lose a few Sats in transaction fees.

If your Indra payment fails, it's likely due to routing errors. Retrying won't help until we open new channels, which we're actively working on. Please open a customer support ticket and we can look into the specific failure and let you know when the routes are available. A kind reminder that Indra is in open beta, so payments can still fail and you may lose a few Sats in transaction fees.

We are aware of reports that @AquaBitcoin users are seeing failed payments occasionally when using Indra for @Liquid_BTC to Lightning swaps. This is because our @Core_LN node is still quite new and connectivity needs to be improved. The team is actively working on this. 🙏🏻🐬

LIQUID NETWORK UPDATE: ECOSYSTEM ACTIVITY Status as of September 17, 2026, 21:05 UTC Network and Ecosystem Status Since resuming on September 10, block production and network transactions, including LBTC transfers, have operated normally. Peg-out operations remain paused while work continues with Federation members and partners toward their safe restoration. Markets and services across the ecosystem are back online. @mifielfirma has resumed the issuance and transactions of its digital promissory notes, with batches confirming normally. At the exchange level, @BTSE_Official reports that its platform has re-enabled USDT-Liquid transfers and the asset is unaffected by the incident. @AquaBitcoin reports that Liquid asset transfers and peg-ins are available. Its new swap feature, Indra, is also live, enabling swaps between LBTC and Lightning BTC, although liquidity remains limited. Other wallets are restoring core functionality as well. @BULLBITCOIN_ and the @Blockstream App report that Liquid asset transfers are available, although LBTC<>BTC and LBTC<>Lightning swap routes on those services remain unavailable until peg-outs are restored. Meanwhile, other non-LBTC swap services are returning, with @sideshiftai re-enabling cross-chain swaps for $USDT and $DEPIX on Liquid. Please note service availability varies by provider, and users should confirm deposit, withdrawal and swap availability through each provider’s official channels. BTC Recovery and Peg-Outs As previously reported, 3,400 BTC of the ~4,000 BTC withdrawn on September 6 has been returned to the Federation reserve. Approximately 600 BTC remains unreturned, and efforts to pursue its recovery continue. We understand that the central question for LBTC holders is when peg-outs will resume. While we are not yet able to provide a firm date, peg-outs will resume only after full 1:1 BTC backing for LBTC has been confirmed and all required software updates, testing and independent security reviews have been completed. The Liquid Federation members and Blockstream will share the plan and timing for resuming peg-outs as soon as they are finalized. Technical Post-Mortem The root cause and exploit path have been identified, and the immediate fix was released in Elements v23.3.4. A comprehensive technical report detailing the incident will be released as soon as it is available. Thank You The Liquid Federation and Blockstream sincerely thank Federation member companies, ecosystem operators, developers, security researchers, and users for their continued work, patience and support throughout the recovery process.

The Liquid-to-Lightning swap limit in AQUA Wallet has been increased from 70k Sats to 100k Sats per transaction. ⚡ This update allows you to send larger Lightning payments while Indra remains in open beta. We will continue monitoring liquidity as we expand swap capacity further. 🫡

The Liquid-to-Lightning swap limit in AQUA Wallet has been increased from 70k Sats to 100k Sats per transaction. ⚡ This update allows you to send larger Lightning payments while Indra remains in open beta. We will continue monitoring liquidity as we expand swap capacity further. 🫡

It’d be a million times easier to build a closed-source product that’s only accessible if you give up your identity, with zero consideration for privacy. But that’s not why we’re here. Bitcoin is a revolution, and revolutions are never easy.

INDRA HIT BY DOS ATTACK DURING OPEN BETA JAN3 says its newly launched swap infrastructure is experiencing a denial-of-service attack, forcing it to temporarily disable forward swaps while the team investigates. Swaps already in progress may face delays. Indra was built to replace Boltz in Aqua, allowing users to move bitcoin between Lightning and Liquid while Liquid peg operations remain limited.

Indra is currently experiencing a DoS attack. To limit impact, we’ve temporarily disabled forward swaps while we investigate and mitigate. Any swaps already in flight may take longer than usual. Will share updates as we have them.

Lightning is officially back in AQUA! ⚡🌊 Dive deep into the creation of Indra, our custom swap infrastructure built from the ground up. This new architecture ensures your wallet remains resilient, fast, and self-custodial. Learn more in our blog! 👇🐬

Indra is the solution we built in-house to replace Boltz in @AquaBitcoin. The team at @JAN3com has worked on this tirelessly for the past few weeks and now it’s time for open beta. Note that while peg ops on @Liquid_BTC are being restored, there will some liquidity limits. 🙏🏻⚡️🌊

Meet Indra, our brand-new custom swap infrastructure that's now in open beta! 🥂⚡️ Named after the Vedic god of lightning and rain, Indra is specifically designed to move Bitcoin seamlessly between the Lightning Network and the Liquid Network. Let the waters flow again! 🐬

The @Liquid_BTC Network has officially entered a controlled resumption phase following successful software updates by @Blockstream and node operators. Block production and transaction processing have resumed, and direct Liquid to Liquid transactions are now confirming on the network. USDT and DePix are now back online. Peg-in and peg-out operations remain temporarily suspended while efforts to restore full 1:1 reserve backing continue. While out-of-band peer-to-peer transfers are technically possible on-chain, we strongly advise against conducting manual L-BTC swaps at a discounted ratio, as active work is underway to restore full backing. What this means for you as an AQUA Wallet user: ▪️ Liquid to Liquid and native on-chain Bitcoin transactions are fully functional ▪️ Peg operations remain temporarily paused ▪️ Swaps (all pairs) inside the app will function if dealers are online and liquidity available ▪️ Liquid USDT swaps across chains should work as usual as soon as the liquidity providers enable them ▪️ Your private keys remain completely secure throughout this process While we are working on restoring full service, please remain vigilant against phishing scams and fake update sites. AQUA team members will never ask for your seed phrase or send unsolicited direct messages.