Internet Platforms
· 4 min read
In 2007, Marc Andreessen—a pioneer of the early internet and creator of Mosaic—shared his thoughts on internet platforms in an article titled Three Kinds of Platforms You Meet on the Internet. He categorized platforms into three distinct levels based on their functionality and the opportunities they offered developers. As we explore these categories, we’ll also examine how the landscape has evolved and consider how Andreessen might frame his ideas today in light of technological advancements and platform economics.