Luke Dashjr, maintainer of Bitcoin Knots, has denied claims that he supports a hard fork to create a committee with the power to alter the Bitcoin blockchain. The allegations, published by The Rage, suggested Dashjr backed a proposal for a multi-signature committee to retroactively modify the blockchain and remove illegal content. Dashjr dismissed these claims as slander, emphasizing that no one is advocating for a hard fork. The controversy has sparked debate over Bitcoin's role as a neutral settlement layer versus the need for developer intervention. The incident also highlights ongoing tensions between Bitcoin Knots, which enforces stricter rules, and Bitcoin Core, known for its more lenient approach. Udi Wertheimer, co-founder of Taproot Wizards, defended Dashjr, labeling the report a "malicious attack."