Bolt.new July 4, 2026 Changelog
What changed in Bolt July 4, 2026, released 2026-07-04 — explained in plain English.
- You can now invite friends to Bolt and earn real cash if they buy a subscription.
- Old projects using the v1 system will automatically upgrade to the new Bolt Agent on August 3.
- When your old projects upgrade, your previous chat history and context won't be lost.
- This update applies to everyone from July 4 through July 12, 2026.
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Bolt.new just rolled out an update that makes it more rewarding to share the platform with friends and easier to manage older projects. This matters most to users who want to earn a little extra cash, as well as anyone still using the older "v1" system who has been putting off upgrading to the newer Bolt Agent.
What's new
- Cash rewards for referrals: Bolt now has a referral program. If you share your personal link and a friend signs up for a paid subscription, they get 20% off, and you earn 15% of their payment (up to $50). You just need to click "Earn $50" in the sidebar and set up how you want to be paid.
Improvements
- Automatic project upgrades: If you still have projects using the older "v1 agent" (the original AI assistant system), you no longer have to update them by hand. On August 3, 2026, any remaining v1 projects will automatically switch over to the newer Bolt Agent.
- Saved chat history: When your older projects make that switch to the new system, your entire chat history is kept safe. This means the AI will still remember the context and details of what you were working on.
Fixes
- No specific bugs were mentioned in this update.
Breaking changes
No breaking changes in this release.
This is our plain-language summary. Read the complete, official notes on the Bolt.new official changelog ↗.
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