Possible, but I’d like harder evidence than merely a correlation to total node count. I’ve seen and even got messages from people saying they are finally spinning up their first node. It could be possible that people are actually feeling pressured to do so.

That wouldn’t be unprecedented either, as we know when contentious issues arise, node counts tend to rise as well. Both due to likely Sybil, but also because people who care feel like they need to stake their claim on what path they support and don’t want to feel like passive observers.

Interesting either way. Appreciate the update.