> Are there technologies that we can use to allow network effects to accumulate to software that isn't controlled by a single, rent-extracting, and private enti

> Are there technologies that we can use to allow network effects to accumulate to software that isn't controlled by a single, rent-extracting, and private entity? When you'll understand that YouTube's monetization is the reason why it's so popular (because, as opposed to other services, it's self-sustaining and, most important, profitable FOR CREATORS publishing there), you'll be closer to your answer. Competition died mostly because: - They have shit user experience that's outright broken (I'm looking at you Nebula and your portrait locked tablet apps and broken TV apps). - They don't earn enough to cover bandwidth and transcoding costs (bandwidth is VERY VERY expensive even in western world when you stream video at scale). - They don't have a simple answer for creators uploading videos on how to earn money from their creations. YouTube makes it a click (and a die roll for random demonetizations). Others don't and add friction to users as well.