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How Marketplaces Capture Network Effects
We drill into the specific mechanics of how two-sided marketplaces transition from simple matching engines to dominant economic platforms. Using Airbnb and Uber as case studies, Lucas and Luna explore why network effects are often misunderstood as mere growth hacks rather than structural moats. We look at the data on liquidity thresholds, the critical role of supply-side incentives, and why many newer entrants fail not because their product is worse, but because they cannot solve the cold-start problem in high-friction markets. This episode breaks down the difference between direct and…
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