I asked Grok, “Explain the difference between bitcoin core and knots” and this was part of the response haha “Key Differences

While both clients adhere to Bitcoin’s consensus rules (ensuring they don’t create incompatible forks), their differences lie in philosophy, features, and policies. Bitcoin Core acts as a “trust-me-bro” default for broad adoption, whereas Knots empowers advanced users with more granular control, often to filter spam and optimize resources.”