Unlike some, I took the longer, less travelling road of both Bitcoin versions, but at last I am at 100% on my test node ready to decide which course to take.
Core vs Knots:
Discussion
Can you run LND and have full lightning functionality on top of knots? #asknostr
Yes, if you're running Umbrel , then it's this simple:
So you have both on Umbrel?
I have Core and Knots on One of my test Umbrel's, but not Libre Relay.
This screen is generic, but you can install all 3 if you want and have capacity.
So on the test Umbrel, is there a complete copy of the blockchain for each? I don’t think I have space for that.
Yes, I have 2 complete copies of the blockchain, one for core and one for knots.
Most people however are just moving the database from core to knots via the Umbrel command line.
I’d share the link, but I’m struggling to find it within my posts or notifications.
Apologies 😞
You already shared it, I have it.
Can you share it back agin please.
I need it for my other nodes 😂
We need to get the numbers up Mike.
I'm playing with Knots, but it's more important to understand the argument first.
I'm not trying to win the Knots argument, I'm trying to understand the Core position.
The argument is they do what they want now and close debate when questioned.
Yes, 100%, this is the problem.
This is the bit I don't like or respect.
This article does a great job laying out the current OP_RETURN policy debate, IMO. https://antoinep.com/posts/relay_policy_drama/
Yes, that was the article I was referring to in the previous note with Will 👍
Yes, for me personally, when it was clear there was not consensus, it should have been asked for community view and input. Also, can they clearly confirm this question?
Core is a software project with a long history, started by Satoshi and Martti and maintained by many contributors over the years. It doesn’t represent a single viewpoint — even experienced developers like sipa have changed their minds on this issue.
Core’s track record has been strong: conservative, stable, and cautious by design. That doesn't mean it's above criticism, or that every maintainer gets everything right. But attacking "Core" as a whole over individual judgment calls is too broad.
It’s more productive to engage with specific issues or arguments raised by individuals, and see if they’re open to feedback. Core as a whole is good, even if no single developer or group gets every call right every time. That’s why it matters that the broader community makes its voice heard.
So far, the core team have not been open to engage or open to feedback on this matter.
This is an own goal for the core team, which I hope they will reverse.
Talk to us, we will listen, without prejudice.
Still bloody waiting for StartOS version to come out where swapping is officially supported.
I’ve side loaded it to knots on mine but updates constantly want to put it back to bitcoin core :(
This is annoying, I have my Start9 spun down because of lack of VPN. I will spin it up to play with Knots if I end up switching.
https://github.com/Retropex/knots-startos/releases
This is how I installed it