How the Internet Happened
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Trust, Change, and the Digital Landscape
This chapter examines eBay's influence on trust systems in online marketplaces and the lasting effects it had on user loyalty. It also discusses the transformative impact of platforms like Napster on music consumption, shifting the industry towards legitimate streaming models. The narrative further explores the emergence of innovative online advertising and the chaotic atmosphere of internet entrepreneurship during the dot-com bubble, reflecting on how these factors shaped the digital landscape we see today.
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