If they validate and relay the same blocks as core nodes, how do they cause a chain split? Besidea, chain splits happen naturally, and don't last many blocks.

Wait, @Vlad, Bitcoin Takeover Podcast, you think k it's is going to lead to a permanent, deliberatw altcoin chain? Who is advocating for that?

@Vlad, Bitcoin Takeover Podcast, would you please tell me what knots has to do with an alternative chain split? You're, I guess, a journalist? Have you gather'ed any evidence to support this concern?