Bitcoin foundation basically tried to take over bitcoin. They claimed Satoshi was a founding member and got many celebs to join.  It revolved around Gavin and others.  The BIP system in bitcoin was put in to slow them down, and it eventually worked.  As Bitcoin moved from a more centralized structure (similar to how nostr is now) to a community driven project.  It was one of the best things that happened to bitcoin, but a war that had to be fought.