The **commercial sustainability** of *The DeSci Journals* is based in the fact that the platform operates as a digital cooperative. As the operation model advances, we might offer:
1.	**Subscription Services**. Offering tiered subscription models for advanced features and services, such as enhanced data analytics, advanced search capabilities, and premium publishing tools. This model provides a steady revenue stream while allowing basic access to remain free or low-cost.
1.	**Partnerships and communities onboarding**. Forming partnerships with communities, companies, institutions, research centers, and universities that can use to our platform for managing their publication needs, while paying a small fee every time a manuscript is submitted. These partnerships can also include white-label solutions, and customized services.
1.	**Grants and sponsorships**. Seeking ongoing support from traditional and Web3 funding bodies, research grants, and sponsorships from organizations that value open and decentralized scientific publishing. 
1.	**Transaction Fees**. Implementing nominal transaction fees for specific services such as paper sales, blockchain registration of intellectual property, and other premium features. These fees will be minimal to ensure accessibility while contributing to the platform’s revenue. 
1.	**Marketplace for Research Services**. Creating a marketplace within the platform where users can offer and purchase research-related services, such as editing, data analysis, and peer review. Again, nominal fees on these transactions will help sustain the platform financially.