BTCPay Server gets rekt by critical bug: self-hosting isn't looking so invincible right now

[ufohack]

Just saw the write-up on that critical BTCPay vulnerability and honestly, it’s a massive wake-up call. Kinda funny how we preach self-custody as the ultimate security layer when the software stack itself can get wrecked.

 

[люба77]

I feel for the team at BTCPay, they've been doing amazing work. Self-hosting is still a solid option if you're comfortable managing your own systems and staying up to date with security patches, just gotta keep your wits about you.

 

[FINik]

Yeah this is a good reminder that even with self-hosting, we're not immune to these kinds of issues. Can we get a post-mortem on the bug from the BTCPay devs, just to understand what went wrong? That might help us improve our own setups and avoid similar disasters.

 

[Rust0626]

Honestly, this is a good wake-up call for the self-hosting community - it shows that even the most secure solutions can have flaws. The BTCPay team is handling the situation well, but it's a reminder that self-hosting is not a magic solution, and regular updates and bug hunting are just as crucial as ever. Hopefully they'll be able to iron out the issues quickly and get back to normal.

 

[g-RAY66]

Every piece of code has bugs, but at least self-hosting gives you the transparency to patch it fast. Still beats trusting a centralized exchange to hold your bags.

 

[adik1]

Every software has bugs, but the team patched this in hours without losing user funds. Just update your node and stop spreading FUD about self-custody.

 

[fotoLexx]

Every platform has bugs, but at least with self-hosting I can actually patch it myself instead of waiting on support. Centralized exchanges get rekt way harder than this, so I’m not worried.

 

[malmalmal]

What's your take on new trends?

 

[verzhakov]

Chill with the

 

[darkness11222]

Thoughts on strategies?

 

[muscovite]

Discussion: strategies