Bitcoin KnotsvsChia Network
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bitcoin Knots | Chia Network | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 60/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 5 in Finance | #4 of 42 in Cryptocurrency |
| GitHub stars | 744 | 10 795 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +10 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 7 |
| Latest release | v29.4.3.knots20260508 · 27 Oct 2026 | 2.7.5 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Chia Network scores 72/100 against 60/100 for Bitcoin Knots, so it is the safer default.
Bitcoin Knots ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Chia Network.
If you want the quickest setup, Chia Network is easier to run; Bitcoin Knots needs more configuration.
Bitcoin Knots is growing faster right now (+10 stars in 30 days).
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