Bolt (network protocol)

Bolt is statement-oriented, allowing a client to send messages containing a statement consisting of a single string and a set of typed parameters.

The Bolt protocol was first introduced to the public in November 2015, during an interview conducted by Duncan Brown and published on DZone.

Clients send up to four supported protocol versions, encoded as 32-bit integers, prioritizing earlier entries.

[6] Protocol new versions are released regularly, introducing enhancements in performance, functionality, and compatibility.

The following information pertains to Bolt version 5.8 and may not reflect the latest developments in the protocol.