bit confused...how the heck do you get 1,000 HLM to run a masternode, if there is no HLM yet? (befuddled)

So do you setup up the masternode FIRST in some manner and THEN when HLM hits ..fund it after the fact? (in order for them to keep track of nodes?)

thanks...

brad


edit: ok Spreadcoin? or has this ship sailed?