# Boltz Backend

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This is the source of the official Boltz Backend powering swaps at
[boltz.exchange](https://boltz.exchange/). It enables **non-custodial** swaps
between different Bitcoin layers. Boltz Backend exposes a RESTful HTTP API that
can be used to query information like supported pairs as well as to create and
monitor swaps.

## Integrating Boltz?

**Don't integrate the API directly.** Use an official SDK or client library.
They handle the cryptography, the swap state machine, and fund-recovery edge
cases for you. See
**[Clients, SDKs & Libraries](https://api.docs.boltz.exchange/libraries.html)**.

## Documentation

See the [Boltz API documentation](https://docs.boltz.exchange/v/api).

## Resources

- Get Help: [Support Center](https://support.boltz.exchange/hc/center/)
- Read the Docs: [Docs Home](https://docs.boltz.exchange/)
- Read our Blog: [Substack](https://blog.boltz.exchange/)
- Follow us: [X/Twitter](https://twitter.com/Boltzhq) |
  [Nostr](https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsqcdcltmv4qanpx3p7svcufdsg9rkk00x7l2sknra4e6whkv59l7clgcdzj)
- Open a Lightning channel with us:
  [CLN](https://amboss.space/node/02d96eadea3d780104449aca5c93461ce67c1564e2e1d73225fa67dd3b997a6018)
  |
  [LND](https://amboss.space/node/026165850492521f4ac8abd9bd8088123446d126f648ca35e60f88177dc149ceb2)