The social media giant Facebook reported earnings last night that were huge despite initial concerns that the data leak issue would impact results. However, the leaks news became public late in the quarter so the expected impact did not show in their report. Quarterly sales achieved $12 billion which led to a reported net income of $4.99 billion. They continue to see double digit growth which demonstrates the continued demand globally for social media platforms.
Where the report become interesting is the focus on users. Facebook said it now has 1.45 billion daily users. This is the key metric they follow as it determines the target for advertisements which is what pays the bills for Facebook. Therefore, this is an excellent example of how a platform can create value because of the interactions of a community. Taking the daily users, we find that each user generated $8.28 of sales for them during the quarter. From a net income perspective, it would translate to $3.44 per user.
These metrics are really interesting as it could serve as a comparison to what we see on the #STEEM platform. While I am still learning about how the blockchain issues rewards, I think the comparison figures are promising for those of us who want to grow on #STEEM and its ecosystem. As per 
I believe this demonstrates the value the community has generated on #STEEM and #Steemit. The increasing additions to the ecosystem will continued to add value to the benefit of its users, not a centralized organization that uses your data for the benefit of bidders to increase their profits or influence. I see #STEEM following a similar model as it adds to the ecosystem with additional Dapps like ZAPPL, Parley, amongst others similar to Facebook and their acquisitions of Instagram and Whats App. Where we choose to share as a community definitely has repercussions for the alternatives platforms.
I believe we will see more users transition as the potential impact from the data leaks and other changes coming from Facebook and other social media platforms. There are rumors that the governments around the world will clamp down on some of their data collecting practices and implement regulations that can impact the business models of the centralized giants in the space. The #deletefacebook movement may accelerate as viable and attractive alternatives become available.
What are your thoughts on Facebook earnings and what it shows as to value of social media users? Do you think #STEEM can leverage this value to the benefit of all users? Let me know your thoughts! I look forward to engaging with you!
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