The release of Bitcoin Core v30, which removes a data cap for embedded transactions, has ignited a significant debate within the developer community. This change, implemented by the Bitcoin Core team, has sparked disagreement between supporters of the existing protocol and advocates of the alternative known as ‘Knots’. 4240 Knots nodes now make up approximately 17.8% of all reachable Bitcoin nodes, signaling a shift in network dynamics. Key developers such as Luke Dashjr (Bitcoin Knots) argue that this change could lead to increased spam and jeopardize Bitcoin’s potential for success. This conflict is being discussed on platforms like GitHub and Twitter, with contrasting views on the implications for network neutrality and security.