Network Effects Explained
Value increases as more people use it. Phones connect more people. Social networks attract friends. Marketplaces bring buyers and sellers together.
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What Is the Creator Economy?
Creator economy: individuals monetize content and audiences directly without employers or gatekeepers via YouTube, Patreon, and Substack.
The Rise and Fall of Media Platforms
Platform lifecycle: rise through network effects, peak with dominance, decline from competition and user exodus. Examples: MySpace, Vine, Tumblr.