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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They use third-party service for this as well. But to answer your question, if we’re to believe this, they probably should. And they could easily be running both Core and Knots to cross reference data.
The question is about User choice. You stand on the side of less User choice.
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.