Bitcoin Knots

1. What is Bitcoin Knots?
An alternative implementation of Bitcoin, derived from Bitcoin Core but with enhanced features.
Provides more control over transaction policies, mempool management, and network filtering.
Fully compatible with Bitcoin Core, allowing seamless switching between the two.
2. Key Features & Enhancements
Advanced Transaction Filtering – Reject spam, dust, and inefficient transactions.
Stricter Mempool Policies – Reduces blockchain bloat with settings like 
Reject Parasites and 
Data Carrier Size.
Customizable Pruning – Handles blockchain storage dynamically based on available space.
Faster Feature Adoption – Incorporates community-driven enhancements before they appear in Bitcoin Core.
3. Installation & Setup Notes (Start9 Box)
Installed via Start9’s Marketplace (Bitcoin Knots 28.1.0).
Initial install error: "Config Generation Error: No Match: blkconstr: Field Is Not Nullable".
Resolution: A simple restart of the Start9 box allowed Knots to sync and run normally.
4. Post-Installation Verification
Sparrow Wallet successfully connected to Bitcoin Knots.
Last block synced correctly, mempool data displayed as expected.
Lightning apps (LND, RTL) running without issues.
Small test transaction sent successfully via Coldcard & Sparrow Wallet.
5. Key Takeaways
Bitcoin Knots runs smoothly on Start9 after an initial restart.
Advanced filtering features help keep the network efficient.
Fully compatible with existing wallets & Lightning services.