External Resources
Useful tools for monitoring the Bitcoin network and Knots adoption.
Node Statistics
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Coin Dance Nodes | Live node counts by implementation (Core vs Knots) |
| Bitnodes | Searchable node explorer with version filtering |
| Clark Moody Dashboard | Real-time Bitcoin network metrics |
| The Bitcoin Portal | Network statistics and node data |
Searching for Specific Versions
On Bitnodes, you can search for specific Knots versions:
/Satoshi:29.2.0/Knots:20251110/
This shows all nodes running Knots 29.2.0 (November 2025 release).
Historical Data
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Luke-Jr's Historical Charts | Long-term node count trends, Knots vs Core over time |
Current Adoption
As of early 2025, based on coin.dance data:
- Bitcoin Core: ~18,600 nodes (78%)
- Bitcoin Knots: ~5,100+ nodes (21%+)
Knots adoption increased significantly following the OP_RETURN controversy in mid-2025.
Official Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| bitcoinknots.org | Official Bitcoin Knots website |
| GitHub Repository | Source code and releases |
Block Explorers
| Explorer | Notes |
|---|---|
| mempool.guide | Community block explorer |
| blockstream.info | Blockstream's explorer |
See Also
- Configuration Options - All Knots settings
- OP_RETURN Controversy - Why adoption spiked