You can't replace an ecosystem with a slightly better version.

· Bits and Bobs 2/3/25
  • You can't replace an ecosystem with a slightly better version.
    • For example, "Exactly the same as the one you currently use, but a bit more private."
      • In practice, of course, to get that additional benefit on one dimension like privacy requires compromising on other dimensions, so the thing is actually arguably worse than the incumbent.
    • The network effects and internal momentum of an established ecosystem have to be actively overcome with something not just a bit better, but wildly better in some salient dimension.

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