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?

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Social clubs charge $1000s already.

Seems like one possibility to bootstrap the phenomenon.

Can also do scholarships.

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Took this question literally at first and couldn’t concisely explain. Reframing:

People will pay $1000s for a social club for curated people, luxury experiences, and status throughout the year.

None of the network states I’ve encountered have felt luxury or accessible regularly enough to justify a 5k+ membership

I agree that this is one of the best options. What makes something a network state vs. a social club?