Bitcoin’s Future Uncertain as New Data Debate Fuels Potential Hard Fork

A contentious debate within the Bitcoin community could lead to another major hard fork, potentially shaping the network’s future. The dispute centers on the size of data allowed per transaction and whether Bitcoin will remain purely a monetary medium or embrace broader applications. 25% of nodes now run Knots, an alternative software version that limits transaction data, while Core, the dominant software for years, supports larger capacity.