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The Birth of Facebook: From Harvard Exclusivity to Rapid Growth
This chapter explores the origins of Facebook at Harvard University, highlighting its unique approach to user identity and community trust. It details the platform's rapid early growth, driven by engaged users and strategic maneuvers against competitors, along with the technical advantages that facilitated its expansion. Key moments, such as settling disputes and the founders' decision to focus entirely on developing the platform, are discussed in context with the evolving social networking landscape.