Just thinking about the future ... I have a hypothetical scenario ...
Consider a universe where 5 servers are running in ripple with an unique node list.
As the ledger becomes large the debate arises as to whether servers should be given XRP from the mint to compensate them for running the service.
Opencoin says no, but the other 4 says yes.
The other 4 decide to reward themselves some xrp as a one off payment and are able to reach the 80% consensus threshold.
Would opencoin be obliged to agree with the will of the consensus at this point, or would it result in the ripple network being split?
Background:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj1QVb1vlC0&feature=youtu.be
