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Network Effects, Moats, & the Business of web3

May 16, 2023
01:15:50

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Quick takeaways

  • Web3 has strengthened network effects globally, but also diluted some as platform context shifted.
  • Web3 offers new avenues for positive network effects through composability and leveraging different platforms.

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Understanding the Strength of Network Effects

Strength refers to how strong the network effects are and how much value they create as more users join. Web3 has strengthened many network effects and made them more global, creating opportunities for positive network effects to drive value. However, it has also diluted some network effects as platform context has shifted. Builders need to understand the strength of network effects and their implications for value creation and capture.

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