Metcalfe's Law

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:political_theory
gptkbp:applies_to telecommunications networks
gptkbp:concept economics
is often misunderstood
has evolved with technology
has been validated by case studies
illustrates the power of networks
is foundational for understanding connectivity.
gptkbp:describes network value
gptkbp:has_implications_for gptkb:strategy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Metcalfe's Law
gptkbp:illustrated_by examples from Facebook
gptkbp:influence investment decisions
gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for understanding digital platforms
understanding platform economics
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for understanding user interactions
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of gptkb:academic_research
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in social networks
the impact of user growth
gptkbp:is_applicable_to cryptocurrency networks
gptkbp:is_associated_with the value of social capital
gptkbp:is_cited_in discussions of internet value
gptkbp:is_compared_to Reed's Law
gptkbp:is_critiqued_by overestimating network value
gptkbp:is_described_as the growth of online communities
gptkbp:is_discussed_in business literature
gptkbp:is_often_applied_to emerging technologies
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in technology conferences
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in business models
gptkbp:is_often_used_to_justify investment in tech startups
gptkbp:is_recommended_by more users increase value exponentially
gptkbp:is_related_to network effects
gptkbp:is_relevant_to market analysis
digital marketing
telecom industry
gptkbp:is_used_in network economics
gptkbp:key_concept network theory
gptkbp:legal_principle information technology
highlights the importance of connectivity
can be applied to various industries
can be quantified mathematically
highlights the importance of user base size
is relevant to digital transformation
gptkbp:measures gptkb:Internet_services
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Robert_Metcalfe
gptkbp:state value is proportional to the square of the number of connected users
gptkbp:theory can influence policy decisions
can be applied to virtual networks
emphasizes the role of users
has implications for user experience
gptkbp:was_a_factor_in user engagement
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robert_Metcalfe
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4