Ant Financial and the 3 Types of Network Effects (86)
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This week’s podcast is about separating networks (an asset) from platforms (a business model) from network effects (a phenomenon). And the three standard types of network effects. You can listen to this podcast here or at iTunes, Google Podcasts and Himalaya. I put network effects into 3 types: Direct (One-Sided) Network EffectsIndirect (Two-Sided) Network EffectsStandardization and Interoperability Network EffectsI put networks into 3 types: Physical NetworksProtocol NetworksPeople Networks——– Related articles: Ant Financial Is 3 Platform Business Models Combined. (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Daily Lesson / Update)Ant Financial’s Big Money is in Asset-Light Credit Tech (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Daily Lesson / Update)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are: 3 Networks vs. 5 Platforms vs. 3 Network EffectsNetwork Effects: Direct and IndirectNetwork Effects: Standardization and InteroperabilityFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are: Ant Financial------------- I write and speak about digital China and Asia’s latest tech trends. I also run Asia Tech Strategy, a podcast and subscription newsletter on the strategies of China / Asia tech companies. This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. Investing is risky. Do your own research. Support the show (https://jefftowson.com)
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