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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
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OS: Linux Mint (x86_64)
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Bisq version: v1.9.21
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Network: Built-in Tor
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Internet: stable, machine left running (no sleep/standby)
What happens
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Bisq starts normally
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Tor eventually connects (onion icon turns green)
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SPV sync progresses to ~95–96%
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Sync stalls indefinitely and never completes
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UI remains blocked at the startup screen
I have left Bisq running overnight with no progress.
What I have already tried
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Deleted SPV chain (via Bisq UI when prompted)
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Deleted Tor directory via Bisq’s “connection problems” dialog
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Restarted Bisq multiple times
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Verified Tor eventually connects
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Ensured system does not sleep or suspend
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Previously resolved older DAO/startup errors (no longer present)
Despite this, the SPV sync continues to stall at the same point.
Questions
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Is SPV sync hanging at ~96% a known issue with recent Bisq v1 releases?
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Is switching to a local Bitcoin Core node the recommended workaround for persistent SPV sync stalls?
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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.
