Bisq v1 stuck at ~95–96% SPV sync on startup (Linux), cannot reach Settings → Network

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Hi everyone,

I’m running into a persistent issue with Bisq v1 on Linux (Mint, x86_64) where the application gets stuck around 95–96% SPV sync on startup and never completes, even when left running overnight.

Because Bisq never fully finishes loading, I cannot navigate to Settings → Network to apply recommended fixes from the UI.

Environment

  • OS: Linux Mint (x86_64)

  • Bisq version: v1.9.21

  • Network: Built-in Tor

  • Internet: stable, machine left running (no sleep/standby)

What happens

  • Bisq starts normally

  • Tor eventually connects (onion icon turns green)

  • SPV sync progresses to ~95–96%

  • Sync stalls indefinitely and never completes

  • UI remains blocked at the startup screen

I have left Bisq running overnight with no progress.

What I have already tried

  • Deleted SPV chain (via Bisq UI when prompted)

  • Deleted Tor directory via Bisq’s “connection problems” dialog

  • Restarted Bisq multiple times

  • Verified Tor eventually connects

  • Ensured system does not sleep or suspend

  • Previously resolved older DAO/startup errors (no longer present)

Despite this, the SPV sync continues to stall at the same point.

Questions

  1. Is SPV sync hanging at ~96% a known issue with recent Bisq v1 releases?

  2. Is switching to a local Bitcoin Core node the recommended workaround for persistent SPV sync stalls?

  3. Are there specific log files I should attach that are most helpful for diagnosing SPV sync freezes?

Happy to provide logs or additional system details if needed.

Thanks in advance.

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update to 1.9.22 :slight_smile:

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Hi suddenwhipvapor,

Thanks again for helping me previously — your advice solved my earlier sync issue, really appreciate it :folded_hands:

I’m facing a new problem now. My Bisq was stuck around 95–96% SPV sync, and after deleting the db folder (as suggested) it only synced successfully once I upgraded to v1.9.22.

Now Bisq opens normally, but:

  • All Fiat Payment Accounts are gone

  • My account age / reputation seems lost

  • Wallet funds are still intact

I later found the deleted db folder in Trash, restored it, and I also still have a Bisq_BACKUP from before the reset. Bisq is now asking me to select a path for FiatPaymentAccounts, but I’m unsure which folder to use to correctly restore my old account/reputation.

Is it still possible to recover Fiat accounts + reputation from the old db or backup? And which exact folder should I point Bisq to?

Thanks again for any help :folded_hands:

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I have replied to your other post