The question is about User choice. You stand on the side of less User choice.
Blackrock runs their own node for verification:
https://blog.quicknode.com/ibit-blackrock-bitcoin-etf-guide-2025/
But yeah, they probably delegate broadcasting tx to Coinbase Prime
So the question is then: do you think Coinbase will run Knots?
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I agree with the contention about user choice if in fact they remove the option to change settings by the time the update comes out
It is specified as “deprecated”
The intention is clear and Users have flagged a response on the scale of the UASF.
Stop redefining terms and accept reality.