“As the user population has grown, there are a lot more people who don’t really understand as much about the code, but they know it’s securing their money. When they hear about a change being made, it triggers worries that their funds may be put at risk. The only way to counter this is through good education for the community, but then there are some who spread misinformation either intentionally or because they’re just uninformed. This is the cornerstone of the situation we see with Bitcoin and why it is becoming increasingly difficult to make progress.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/article/should-we-be-worried-about-bitcoin-ossification/