This ambiguity was compounded when author attribution was removed from NIPs. This change, while seemingly minor, had a significant impact on accountability...The removal of authorship in Nostr created a vacuum where it's unclear who is responsible for the quality and consequences of a specification.

This has led to a challenging environment for developers. Without clear attribution, the natural filter of reputation is diminished. In well-governed projects, developers build credibility through thoughtful contributions, helping the community assess future proposals. The lack of formal contribution tracking in Nostr makes it difficult to recognize work that drives the protocol forward. This, combined with inconsistent processes, has led to a sense of unpredictability, raising the barrier to entry for new contributors.