What is the business model for network states? 

@balajis.eth has a great chart showing subscription revenue ($100s - 1000s / person-year) in between current consumer products and existing state taxes

What goods/services can be provided to a network of people that justify this cost?

building a network city @cabin | jonhillis.com

Speculative revenue source: partnering with countries in an attempt mitigate problems within those countries. 

Ex Japanese gov considers akiya (abandoned housing) to be one of their largest social problems. 

Precedent for this: Mennonite settlement migration deals in Canada / other countries in 19th / 20th century

building akiyadao, creative residencies in japan

Lifelong learner. Runner. Reader. cities, mobility, future of learning.

Yes! That’s exactly what @michellehuang42 is doing with AkiyaDAO