<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:26:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/networkeffects/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The New Reality of Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[The death of the US dollar crowd is consistent. Being wrong for decades certainly doesn't hinder their enthusiasm. Unfortunately, these people are about a century out of date. The old rules no longer apply.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/the-new-reality-of-money-mmuqh38531428d24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/the-new-reality-of-money-mmuqh38531428d24</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:54:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCbeeHc7GQuREkEC9Cij6JM9qm6wURMBQ2yeV3RcjRDhtuw9TMUsiraF8xcQjFsbf77HURuKqrhQB5XTAtFWN98pDcNk2qFNvoU5u9hPjaNizKi6SJZPehgwX2rQCv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Network Effects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remember when Bluesky was going to take out Twitter (X)? This was something that happened after the 2024 US Presidential election. The media went nuts with its anti-Elon narrative, believing that a social]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/the-power-of-network-effects-5rg</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/the-power-of-network-effects-5rg</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:03:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/62PdCouTvNPDFdqJorCLnfauvZdwTKWtZntNNHK8zwEvXJscqngmJhZAJ5YwmkhwAdNP32CWej3icmJuHHBhj2KJtKz4DmoYYYpXdT3eFc9gJGe?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Network Effects and the Crypto Stigma: HIVE's Uphill Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Network Effects and the Crypto Stigma: HIVE's Uphill Battle TL;DR Even if HIVE perfected onboarding and monetization tomorrow, it would still face two massive barriers: network effects (creators go where]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@chiren/hive-network-effects-and-crypto-stigma-uphill-battle</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@chiren/hive-network-effects-and-crypto-stigma-uphill-battle</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[chiren]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:29:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/FUkUE5bzkAZT3HzV5tJDiU2ik81PCd4JCyhWnRcDN8XJsVFY3UNB8DCS8ZsALSVuSUwiVLTqSxBsZd3hHEBZZ1ooS7cLnkpWcaXiv9jr1mNhcT4RrPeeXtdnnU3ERLNAnunxEteh4S3CxQh9cvwYsB82GaYRzqGoCLri?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Dollar Hegemony Through Stablecoins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get ready. It is coming. This is something that we discussed a bit over the last year. The US dollar is not about to lose it place as the global reserve currency anytime soon. Much of this statement comes]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/us-dollar-hegemony-through-stablecoins-fys</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/us-dollar-hegemony-through-stablecoins-fys</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:38:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/62PdCouTvNPDFdqJorCLnfauvZdwTKWtZntNNHY8BaFXtucjkTKDf9LQwLKC3GTFgdktQyqZyoSdvbpTXhZZE7DV9Fuf9StKXUEzzhUnCCUUkL6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Network Effects of the US Dollar]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades we heard about the demise of the US dollar. Unfortunately, for those who were betting on this, that has no occurred. Those who believe this to be the case miss a number of important variables]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/the-network-effects-of-the-us-dollar-b2b</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/the-network-effects-of-the-us-dollar-b2b</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:04:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4PYjjVwJ1UdtKm2UoLdRggqmP8si9jxVB3dAWoSXrDPgLkQ2EAcez7YM5rRwanD98psWL3KAW4Nkd3rQ55VESjQRznZUTGd2U5NSoy5xWx6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crypto: 10x To $31 Trillion Market Cap]]></title><description><![CDATA[What would things look like with a cryptocurrency market capitalization of $31 trillion. Does this seem absurd to you? Many are excited about the moves in Bitcoin. This is still the overwhelming leader]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/crypto-10x-to-31-trillion-market-cap-gax</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/crypto-10x-to-31-trillion-market-cap-gax</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:57:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4i88GgaV8qiFkxccFBcjmCbREKHA32fX3dTbYxUMvvXszqcPVi5QJZZWLYHM7yj6oGxU73trHzkMoknhhDvkESU9mRStJispNS6FUDuJcwrHj2LZvNTuAA2tgE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube's Decline Should Help Web 3.0]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the song proclaims, the times they are a-changin. We are watching a technological marvel happening before our eyes. The shift that is taking place is massive. 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In it, I expand upon the ideas in the previous video which covered 3 ways to kick of network effects on a digital platform (or network)]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/paoegbkx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/paoegbkx</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:04:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kwr5bsMXthzYLbcngN4W2P8NtU9TWTdHC3HaQbjuuRfKKVdjVdPhkJN9j9ZpP8ixR9dmU37jxBordnwSzvUCf96skkqoRZjfva2yeZbU18qcBGXc2qVf9PCNr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Ways To Set Off Network Effects Without More Users]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to network effects, everyone focus upon users. This is one area, called social media. However, there are many other ways that digital platforms can kick off network effects without adding]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/xjemvcap</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/xjemvcap</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 22:06:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kwr5bsMXthzYLbcngN4W2P8NtU9TWTdHC3HaQbjuuRfKKVdjVdPhkJN9j9ZpP8ixR9dmU37jxBordnwSzvUCf96skkqoRZjfva2yeZbU18qcBGXc2qVf9PCNr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Problem With Web3: People Not Understanding Web3]]></title><description><![CDATA[It seems like we are entering a new world. Well, we are. For that reason, it is crucial that people understand what is taking place. In this video I discuss some of the issues it appears we have with]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/zmsbxdim</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/zmsbxdim</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 01:09:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kwr5bsMXthzYLbcngN4W2P8NtU9TWTdHC3HaQbjuuRfKKVdjVdPhkJN9j9ZpP8ixR9dmU37jxBordnwSzvUCf96skkqoRZjfva2yeZbU18qcBGXc2qVf9PCNr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why The "OnLeo" Is Vital For Leo Flywheel Effects]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this article we are going to discuss a major issue that LEO has. It is not isolated to this platform. In fact, it is the error of Web 3.0. Nowhere do we see this basic tenet being addressed. While it]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450le/why-the-onleo-is-vital-for-leo-flywheel-effects</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450le/why-the-onleo-is-vital-for-leo-flywheel-effects</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450le]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 02:24:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2bP4pJr4wVimqCWjYimXJe2cnCgnDfRvzxcbr8r345L?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web 3.0: Even Greater Network Effects (And Wealth Generation)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why is incredible wealth going to be generated by Web 3.0? The answer to this question can come in many forms. There is, however, one point that I think we need to focus upon. When compared to Web 2.0,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/web-30-even-greater-network-effects-and-wealth-generation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/web-30-even-greater-network-effects-and-wealth-generation</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:09:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2bP4pJr4wVimqCWjYimXJe2cnCgn5Su5YfF9Va1Frte?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Network Effects In A Web3 World: Thinking Outloud]]></title><description><![CDATA[How are network effects going to be affected by Web3? What happens when we are dealing with digital platforms that users have stake in? To compound it, where do things go when people can also have stake]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/iqxfyjcy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/iqxfyjcy</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 23:26:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kwr5bsMXthzYLbcngN4W2P8NtU9TWTdHC3HaQbjuuRfKKVdjVdPhkJN9j9ZpP8ixR9dmU37jxBordnwSzvUCf96skkqoRZjfva2yeZbU18qcBGXc2qVf9PCNr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Network Effects And The Flywheel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many wonder why Hive is not taking off. The mantra seems to be "we just need more users". Unfortunately, over the last 6 years, we saw a lot of people come and go. This leads to the questioning]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/network-effects-and-the-flywheel</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/network-effects-and-the-flywheel</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:31:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2bP4pJr4wVimqCWjYimXJe2cnCgnDg3SgN1zgBtm4Qv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Technology And Disruption: Exponential Effects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many are familiar with network effects. There is another side to it, especially when it comes to platforms outside social media. In this video I discuss the S curves that technology follows along with]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/dipozlyk</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/dipozlyk</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:16:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kwr5bsMXthzYLbcngN4W2P8NtU9TWTdHC3HaQbjuuRfKKVdjVdPhkJN9j9ZpP8ixR9dmU37jxBordnwSzvUCf96skkqoRZjfva2yeZbU18qcBGXc2qVf9PCNr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Platforms, Network Effects, And What Hive Is Missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of us are familiar with network effects. This is something regularly discussed, including the concepts of Metcalfe's and Reed's law. These try to value networks and go back to the study of communication]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/platforms-network-effects-and-what-hive-is-missing</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/platforms-network-effects-and-what-hive-is-missing</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:15:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2bP4pJr4wVimqCWjYimXJe2cnCgnAvYofyWm6sBz4c6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughts on the World of Digital Economics: Network Effects, Platforms, and the Gig Economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital economics is a subfield of economics that studies the economic effects of digital technologies and the internet. It is a relatively new field, having emerged in the late 20th century with the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@diehardknocks/thoughts-on-the-world-of</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@diehardknocks/thoughts-on-the-world-of</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[diehardknocks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:52:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/aiVb1SUiufHLPj4uhwNZv9M9eJgz7iJ8PYn5kXrwesGdcWMikhFFZZK2HpU6Y81QMjiqK7cLooxNecNSg7oPSxLaj8nJCjEwupMdPdRohmQPEtg9s7big1hhpjMZ9nqBdzWnmZwkKqW51iTBjwpCL863NxMwTsjVXXCauNSUN2S1qgkkbh9QAv4j8rG5GFVGWKNgJNMXNcwDppT2d2Bu3wfjDjSYChdW29CKTzZQYVFuU3A9uwC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hive: Exponential Effects And The Human Element]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organic nature of Hive makes it really powerful. Few consider the fact that Hive is a network made up of humans, many who are fully dedicated to engaging within the ecosystem on a regular basis. This]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/hive-exponential-effects-and-the-human-element</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/hive-exponential-effects-and-the-human-element</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:44:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/PB8ro82ZpZP35bVGjGoE93K3E4U5KX8KtMBJ2rhEA8HND4doiWMrKJ11rF1t9F3BCjhvjCaxePRRf1U6AfWzRiUmgsh63rtCMw7ZMs7vrFiesDcA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Network Effects - How do we create more for Hive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I wanted to talk about network effects. And ended up coming up with more questions than answers. Network effects can have profound impact on user growth and retention. If two of your closest friends are]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@cleanthes/network-effects-how-do-we-create-more-for-hive</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@cleanthes/network-effects-how-do-we-create-more-for-hive</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[cleanthes]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:10:03 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>