BIPs Are Bitcoin Laws: They’re just proposals. No one is forced to follow them.

Only Elite Hackers Can Propose BIPs: Anyone with a well-researched idea can submit a BIP.

A Secret Council Approves BIPs: There’s no hidden panel; it’s all open discussion and individual choice.

All BIPs Are Earth-Shattering: Many are small improvements or clarifications, not dramatic overhauls.

Publishing a BIP = Guaranteed Adoption: Many proposals fade away if they don’t gain traction.

BIPs Require Community Approval or Consensus: There’s no official vote. Adoption happens organically as people decide for themselves whether to use them.