Hi Tuvok, from what I understand, the point is that you will still have the ability to change settings, that is the difference. I believe the newest release of core will have removed some optionality for the individual node, that is currently in place. Maybe the next release will further modify the choice you have running core.

I ran knots to use Datum and mine within the Ocean Pool but generating my own block templates. Though, since having powered down my asics in May, I didn't make running core a priority, and now I dont know that it will make any sense to.

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