EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 15 MIN
Why Marketplaces Are Building Their Own Identity Portability Systems
from The Platform Economy with Fexingo: Marketplaces, Networks, and Multi-Sided Businesses · host Fexingo
Episode 42 of The Platform Economy explores a growing trend among major marketplaces: building systems that let users carry their reputation, reviews, and transaction history across platforms. Lucas and Luna examine how Airbnb, Uber, and Upwork are pioneering portable identity and trust scores, what it means for user lock-in versus network effects, and why regulators are starting to take notice. Anchored by Airbnb's 2025 announcement of a universal traveler profile, the episode breaks down the technical and economic trade-offs. For listeners building or operating multi-sided platforms, this is a critical look at how identity portability could reshape competition in the platform economy. #IdentityPortability #Marketplaces #Airbnb #Uber #Upwork #PlatformEconomy #TrustScores #ReputationSystems #NetworkEffects #UserLockIn #DataPortability #Regulation #Business #Technology #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ThePlatformEconomy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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