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Digital platforms that built massive user bases but couldn't maintain their ecosystems. Discover what went wrong and how to avoid similar pitfalls.

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Myspace: How the King of Social Media Became a Digital Ghost Town
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Myspace: How the King of Social Media Became a Digital Ghost Town

Before Facebook walls and Instagram feeds, there was Myspace and your Top 8 friends. It was the biggest social network on the planet, a cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. This is the story of how corporate greed and a failure to innovate turned a bustling digital city into a ghost town.

Vine: How the Pioneer of Short-Form Video Fumbled the Future
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Vine: How the Pioneer of Short-Form Video Fumbled the Future

With its 6-second looping videos, Vine captivated a generation and forever changed internet culture. As the true predecessor to TikTok, how did this revolutionary platform die? This analysis explores one of the first and most painful lessons of the creator economy.

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