+2k new nodes in 48 hours

I noticed in the dashboard that roughly 2000 new nodes have been added to the network in the past 48 hours, which is an unusual increase. I don’t know too much about nodes, but that is good news, right? What do you think the reason is for adding so many new nodes on the 1st day of the new year? Do insiders already know about the upcoming node operator payout whitepaper? Let’s discuss!