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Meta (formerly Facebook) and X (formerly Twitter), by contrast, have maintained more focused identities, with Meta creating a family of apps and X emphasizing its role as a real-time information network. E-commerce platforms ｘ The e-commerce sector demonstrates this divergence in design philosophy clearly, with Alibaba establishing itself as a marketplace facilitator, creating an extensive web of related services, including logistics, digital media, health services, financial services, and online and offline grocery stores. Health services are addressed through AliHealth, which offers medical supplies and appointments, while Alipay and the Ant Group provide financial products like payment gateway, money market savings, loans and insurance, integrating financial services seamlessly into the consumer journey. [...]Alibaba's foray into online and offline grocery stores through Freshippo caters to evolving grocery shopping habits, blurring the lines between physical and digital commerce. [...]Expedia and Booking.com primarily focus on travel bookings, offering exhaustive options for flights, accommodations and car rentals, while platforms like Airbnb emphasize unique lodging experiences and local activities. [...]perhaps more importantly, the growth of platforms is path dependent.