Bitcoin Core or Bitcoin XT?

Question

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I have read several articles on this subject.
Someone says that the old participants who originally developed Bitcoin Core do not want to increase the block. And those who did nothing made a fork and it is not clear what will happen in January.
And someone says the opposite, that the old developers who make Bitcoin Core are simply financially interested.
Where can you find the truth? And you don’t want to stay in the ass in January. Some payments are made to me in bitcoins and I have not withdrawn them yet, let it be.

Answer 1

I highly recommend reading: The BIP War: Comparing Offers by Block Size...
In fact, Bitcoin XT did not take off, you can track it here , they have not had support for a long time.
I don't see any reason to worry right now.

Answer 2

Such popularity as that of bitcoin is unlikely to be achieved by any other cryptocurrency. Despite all its shortcomings...