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Substack Ecosystem's Long-term Viability
The Substack ecosystem currently benefits those who are already on top, as new entrants face challenges in gaining recommendations and building a network. However, the sustainability of the platform in the long term is in question, as it heavily relies on this ecosystem for growth. The speaker predicts that if new entrants stop entering the ecosystem, the platform could cease to work effectively. They foresee potential downfall within one to two years if the top publishers leave and the growth diminishes. From a growth perspective, the platform is viewed to be less enabling for newsletter operators compared to other platforms like Beehive and ConvertKit.
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