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Bitcoin Knots or Bitcoin Core – which is better for running a Bitcoin node? Join BlockBit as we compare these two major Bitcoin implementations, exploring their features, differences, and why they matter for decentralization. Perfect for anyone looking to dive deeper into Bitcoin’s tech!  💬 Which do you prefer – Knots or Core? Comment below!  👍 Like, follow, and turn on notifications for weekly crypto deep dives! Follow us on Twitter @BlockBit and visit blockbit.io. #Bitcoin #Blockchain #BitcoinKnots #BitcoinCore

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00:00Hey everyone, welcome to BlockBit.

00:02Should you run Bitcoin Nuts or Bitcoin Core for your node?

00:06Today we're comparing these two big players in Bitcoin software world to help you decide.

00:12Let's dive in hit that follow button if you're new.

00:15First, what's Bitcoin Core?

00:18It's the main software for running a Bitcoin node used by over 95% of nodes as of early 2025.

00:25It's super stable, beginner friendly, and maintained by a large team of developers.

00:31Core verifies transactions, enforces Bitcoin's rules, and

00:35includes a wallet for sending and receiving Bitcoin.

00:39It's the go-to for most users, but it's not the only option.

00:43Enter Bitcoin Nuts, a fork of Bitcoin Core started by developer Luke Dashter in 2011.

00:50Nuts is also a full node and wallet software,

00:52but adds extra features Core doesn't have.

00:56For example, Nuts lets you fine-tune your node's mempool policy,

01:01meaning you can filter out spam transactions like those tied to ordnals or enfs

01:05that some see as cluttering the blockchain.

01:08Core, on the other hand, gives users less control.

01:12Prioritizing a standardized approach, Dotiso, what are the key differences?

01:16Nuts offers more customization, like settings to reject certain transactions,

01:22which can save your node's resources.

01:26Some on X call this a political statement for user freedom,

01:29but others argue it's niche less than 5% of nodes run Nuts per recent data.

01:34Core, meanwhile, is more widely tested and less likely to have bugs,

01:38but it's been criticized.

01:39For not addressing spam concerns as aggressively,

01:44Nuts also gets updates faster,

01:46sometimes like patches for issues Core might lag on.

01:50Which should you choose?

01:52If you're new or want reliability,

01:54Bitcoin Core is your best bet its wide adoption.

01:58Makes it a safe choice.

02:00But if you're tech-savvy, care about spam filtering,

02:03or want to support Bitcoin's diversity,

02:06Nuts is worth a look.

02:07Running alternative clients like Nuts can make Bitcoin more robust

02:11by avoiding a single point of failure, a concern sum.

02:15Rays about Core's dominance.

02:18That's it for today's BlockBit Breakdown.

02:21Which do you prefer, Nuts or Core?

02:23Drop your thoughts in the comments,

02:25and don't forget to like and follow for more crypto deep dives.

02:29See you next time.

Bitcoin Knots vs. Bitcoin Core – Which Should You Choose?

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