🔄 Switching from #BitcoinCore to #BitcoinKnots? No need to redownload the blockchain! Here’s how to reuse your existing data:
1. 🛑 Stop your Bitcoin Core node.
2. 📂 Locate & move your data directory (usually `~/.bitcoin` or `C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\Bitcoin`).
3. 💾 Install Bitcoin Knots from [their official website](https://bitcoinknots.org/).
4. 🛠️ Configure Bitcoin Knots to use your existing data:
- Create `bitcoin.conf` in Knots' data dir.
- Add `datadir=/path/to/your/moved/data`.
5. 🚀 Start Bitcoin Knots & let it verify your data.
6. ✅ Check sync status in the debug console.
Easy peasy! No redownload needed. #Bitcoin #Blockchain
