If you don't update, nothing changes > the power of Bitcoin. If you would want to change, you can do so in the menu without the need to re-download the blockchain. It just changes the client software.

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I’ve uninstall knots, redownloaded core and set the version to 29.2 / 83 byte. I don’t understand enough of the technicals to pick a side so this is my set up until the best path forward is clear