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Network Liquidity: The “Spontaneous Togetherness” Problem
Network Liquidity: The “Spontaneous Togetherness” Problem
Synchronous networks like Meerkat and Clubhouse tend to face liquidity challenges because they need users to be active at the same time.
Sameer Singh
Sep 7, 2020
Breadcrumb.vc Templates: Metrics Assessment
Breadcrumb.vc Templates: Metrics Assessment
Figure out what to measure in 45 seconds
Sameer Singh
Oct 10, 2023
Crypto & NFTs: Network Effects in Web3
Crypto & NFTs: Network Effects in Web3
Web3 projects leveraging crypto and NFTs combine multiple types of network effects, but these network effects are also weak… at least so…
Sameer Singh
Nov 22, 2021
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ChatGPT Plugins: Cognitive Load and The Two Platform Paths
ChatGPT Plugins: Cognitive Load and The Two Platform Paths
Generative AI has its first platform, but what kind of platform? The answer depends on how ChatGPT solves the “cognitive load” problem.
Sameer Singh
May 8, 2023
Breadcrumb.vc Templates: Network Effects Assessment
Breadcrumb.vc Templates: Network Effects Assessment
Get answers in less than 1 minute
Sameer Singh
Apr 24, 2023
Bootstrapping Web3 Networks: The Limitations of Token Incentives
Bootstrapping Web3 Networks: The Limitations of Token Incentives
Tokens can help bootstrap networks that require passive participation; but can be challenging for those that need active participation
Sameer Singh
Mar 14, 2022
Measuring Network Effects: Metrics in Context
Measuring Network Effects: Metrics in Context
There is a long list of metrics that measure network effects — putting them in context is the best way to identify the most relevant KPIs
Sameer Singh
Jan 25, 2021
Curation: How to Beat Negative Network Effects
Curation: How to Beat Negative Network Effects
There are two types of negative network effects in the digital realm — networks can choose between five curation mechanisms to overcome…
Sameer Singh
Jan 11, 2021
Platform Monetization: Dealing with High Adoption Barriers
Platform Monetization: Dealing with High Adoption Barriers
Platforms are very sensitive to friction and this limits their monetization options to just 3 out of the 6 models used by other networks
Sameer Singh
Dec 7, 2020
How to Monetize Data Networks: Focus on Acquisition and Usage
How to Monetize Data Networks: Focus on Acquisition and Usage
Data networks can use five out of six possible monetization models, depending on the method of data acquisition and consumption.
Sameer Singh
Nov 23, 2020
The Marketplace Monetization Map: Complexity and Asymmetry
The Marketplace Monetization Map: Complexity and Asymmetry
Marketplace monetization depends on two factors — Matching complexity and the asymmetry in value to the demand and supply sides
Sameer Singh
Nov 9, 2020
The Network Monetization Map: Aligning Incentives with Revenue
The Network Monetization Map: Aligning Incentives with Revenue
Interaction networks can use one or more of six possible monetization models — the choice between them depends on their network structure
Sameer Singh
Oct 19, 2020
Platform Liquidity: Impact of Economic Incentives
Platform Liquidity: Impact of Economic Incentives
The economic incentives of a platform shape its liquidity barriers — but they also create trade-offs with scaling potential
Sameer Singh
Oct 5, 2020
Data Networks and Liquidity: How to Avoid Dead Ends
Data Networks and Liquidity: How to Avoid Dead Ends
The rate of data decay, geographic constraints, and the method of data acquisition combine to define liquidity barriers for data networks
Sameer Singh
Sep 21, 2020
How to Disrupt Network Effects
How to Disrupt Network Effects
Making networks redundant is one way to disrupt strong network effects, but this requires disruptors to find a new source of defensibility
Sameer Singh
Aug 24, 2020
When is a Marketplace No Longer a Marketplace?
When is a Marketplace No Longer a Marketplace?
True “managed” marketplaces aim to enhance interactions between buyers and sellers, whereas MINOs become sellers themselves
Sameer Singh
Aug 10, 2020
How Network Structure Shapes Defensibility and Scalability
How Network Structure Shapes Defensibility and Scalability
Dense network connections and a high creator-to-consumer (CTC) ratio can mitigate some of the challenges faced by weaker networks
Sameer Singh
Jul 27, 2020
Layering Network Effects: How to Multiply Unfair Advantages
Layering Network Effects: How to Multiply Unfair Advantages
Startups can layer additional network effects by adding new participants or creating new connections between existing participants
Sameer Singh
Jul 13, 2020
Internet Maturity & the Growing Importance of Network Effects
Internet Maturity & the Growing Importance of Network Effects
Software has already eaten the world; now network effects are eating software
Sameer Singh
Jun 29, 2020
The Difference Between Virality And Network Effects
The Difference Between Virality And Network Effects
Virality generates rapid growth in word of mouth but it cannot replicate the defensibility of network effects
Sameer Singh
Jun 29, 2020
The Platform Matrix: All Platforms Are Not Created Equal
The Platform Matrix: All Platforms Are Not Created Equal
Multi-purpose platforms with native apps have much stronger network effects than focused platforms reliant on integrations
Sameer Singh
Jun 15, 2020
Marketplace Liquidity: How Side Switching Can Help
Marketplace Liquidity: How Side Switching Can Help
The traits that make marketplaces scalable and defensible also affect the ease of reaching critical mass — Side switching is a critical…
Sameer Singh
Jun 1, 2020
The Data Matrix & The Data Decay Dilemma
The Data Matrix & The Data Decay Dilemma
The strength of data network effects depends on two often incompatible factors: Geographic scale and the rate of data decay
Sameer Singh
May 18, 2020
Why Marketplaces Fail: The Role of Engagement
Why Marketplaces Fail: The Role of Engagement
Small and infrequent transactions are risk factors, but their impact can only be evaluated in combination with other, more important traits
Sameer Singh
May 4, 2020
Fragmentation & Network Viability
Fragmentation & Network Viability
Why market fragmentation is the difference between high margin networks and low margin distribution channels
Sameer Singh
Apr 6, 2020
When Networks Meet SaaS
When Networks Meet SaaS
Startups can combine SaaS and network effects in one of two ways
Sameer Singh
Mar 23, 2020
The Network Matrix: Bridges & Identity
The Network Matrix: Bridges & Identity
Why network bridging and unique user identity are critical to building successful network-based startups.
Sameer Singh
Mar 9, 2020
Defensibility x Scalability = The Marketplace Matrix
Defensibility x Scalability = The Marketplace Matrix
A high-level framework to evaluate marketplace network effects
Sameer Singh
Feb 24, 2020
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