docs: correction to governance process (#1725)

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@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ A subset of standard specifications will be designated as Core IP under the Cons
This is a legally binding commitment. Once Licensed IP is included in Core IP, the company that owns the code cannot unilaterally change it — even though they own the code, the Consortium Agreement requires a Governing Decision for any change to Core IP. This protects the fundamental properties of the network (privacy, security, decentralization) from unilateral modification by any single party.
The designation of specific specifications as Core IP is itself a Governing Decision requiring unanimous approval. The transition will happen incrementally as protocols stabilize — the governance ratchet ensures that each designation is irreversible.
The designation of specific specifications as Core IP is itself a Governing Decision that requires Consortium vote. The transition will happen incrementally as protocols stabilize — the governance ratchet ensures that each designation is irreversible.
The exact mechanism for distinguishing core from standard within the RFC and protocol folder structure is TBD — it will be decided as the first protocols are designated as Core IP.