Only if you assume the financial model depends on that open standard. For example, try to make money by distributing media using an open standard for distributi

Only if you assume the financial model depends on that open standard. For example, try to make money by distributing media using an open standard for distribution. Then I agree with you. But you could have an open distribution model that is compatible with a parallel financial model. For example, fund an art project on kickstarter and then distribute it using an open standard. Or distribute your for free game in an open standard then charge for players to play in your server which has exclusive closed data that they might care for.