The network will not operate itself. There are smart contracts to develop, common infrastructure to deploy (ordered nodes, for example), legal agreements to be written, and so on.

The model that will be adopted here will vary widely depending on the chosen business model. A founder-led network may incur all the funding costs, but might in turn charge a fee that will not only cover the cost, but also generate a profit. On the other hand, a community-driven network may choose to have participants cover the cost of those common elements.

In any case, the governance should not only define the funding and fee structure, but should also consider how usage should be monitored and how billing is performed.