The value of a network is proportional to the square number of its members. So: 1000 is 5 times more than today, the YC net would be 25 times more valuable. Yup

The value of a network is proportional to the square number of its members. So: 1000 is 5 times more than today, the YC net would be 25 times more valuable. Yup. PS: I guess this is were the dreaded synergy buzzconcept comes from. PPS: This is also a well known principle of military tactics. Doubling the size of an unit quadruples its combat efficiency. Furthermore, when outnumbered 2 to 1, you have 4 times less chances of winning a fight that you opponents: thus you have 20%.