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Ecosystem PRD Template
🌍 Ecosystem Vision
"We're building a [ecosystem type] where [primary user] can [core value] while enabling [secondary users] to [derived value], creating a self-reinforcing network of [network effect]."
🏗️ Ecosystem Architecture
Core Platform (The Foundation)
- Primary Service: [Main product/service]
- Data Layer: [Information architecture]
- API Infrastructure: [Integration capabilities]
- Security Framework: [Trust and safety]
Primary Users (The Foundation Species)
- User Type A: [Core users who create primary value]
- User Type B: [Users who consume and amplify value]
- User Type C: [Users who provide complementary services]
Secondary Users (The Supporting Species)
- Developers: [Third-party integrations]
- Partners: [Business relationships]
- Administrators: [Platform management]
🔄 Network Effects Map
Primary Users (A)
↓ Creates Value
Secondary Users (B)
↓ Consumes & Amplifies
More Primary Users (A)
↓ Network Effect
Ecosystem Growth
↓ New Use Cases
Expanded User Types
🎯 Value Exchange Matrix
| User Type | Gives | Receives | Network Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type A | [Value provided] | [Value received] | [How it grows network] |
| Type B | [Value provided] | [Value received] | [How it grows network] |
| Type C | [Value provided] | [Value received] | [How it grows network] |
🌱 Growth Mechanisms
Viral Loops
- Loop 1: [Primary user → Secondary user → More primary users]
- Loop 2: [Secondary user → New use case → Different user type]
- Loop 3: [Data accumulation → Better service → More users]
Flywheel Effects
- Data Flywheel: [How data improves the product]
- Network Flywheel: [How users attract more users]
- Quality Flywheel: [How quality attracts better users]
🔧 Core Features (Ecosystem Services)
Foundation Services
-
Service 1: [Core functionality for primary users]
- Purpose: [Why it exists]
- Network Effect: [How it grows the ecosystem]
- Success Metrics: [How to measure impact]
-
Service 2: [Supporting functionality]
- Purpose: [Why it exists]
- Network Effect: [How it grows the ecosystem]
- Success Metrics: [How to measure impact]
Integration Layer
- API Gateway: [How others connect]
- Webhook System: [Real-time notifications]
- SDK/Developer Tools: [Easier integration]
📊 Ecosystem Metrics
Network Health Indicators
- User Diversity: [Balance between user types]
- Engagement Depth: [How deeply users interact]
- Value Exchange Rate: [Efficiency of value transfer]
Growth Indicators
- Network Size: [Total users across all types]
- Connection Density: [Interactions between users]
- Value Creation: [Total value generated]
Sustainability Indicators
- User Retention: [Long-term engagement]
- Value Distribution: [Fairness across user types]
- Ecosystem Stability: [Resistance to disruption]
🚀 Launch Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-3)
- Target: [Initial user type]
- Goal: [Establish core value]
- Success: [Minimum viable network]
Phase 2: Expansion (Months 4-6)
- Target: [Secondary user types]
- Goal: [Activate network effects]
- Success: [Self-sustaining growth]
Phase 3: Ecosystem (Months 7-12)
- Target: [Full ecosystem]
- Goal: [Market leadership]
- Success: [Dominant platform]
🔗 Integration Strategy
Partner Ecosystem
- Strategic Partners: [Key business relationships]
- Technology Partners: [Technical integrations]
- Community Partners: [User community building]
Developer Ecosystem
- API Strategy: [How to enable developers]
- Documentation: [Developer resources]
- Support System: [Developer assistance]
🛡️ Ecosystem Governance
Trust & Safety
- Content Moderation: [How to handle bad actors]
- Quality Control: [Maintaining standards]
- Dispute Resolution: [Handling conflicts]
Platform Rules
- User Guidelines: [Acceptable behavior]
- Data Policies: [Privacy and security]
- Revenue Sharing: [How value is distributed]
📈 Success Criteria
Network Effects Achievement
- Critical mass of primary users
- Active secondary user base
- Self-sustaining growth loops
- Positive network effects
Ecosystem Health
- Balanced user distribution
- High engagement across user types
- Strong retention rates
- Positive value exchange
Business Sustainability
- Profitable unit economics
- Scalable infrastructure
- Defensible market position
- Long-term competitive advantage
🔮 Future Ecosystem Vision
Expansion Opportunities
- New User Types: [Potential additions]
- Geographic Expansion: [New markets]
- Vertical Integration: [Adjacent services]
Platform Evolution
- AI Integration: [Intelligent features]
- Blockchain Integration: [Decentralized features]
- IoT Integration: [Physical world connection]
This template focuses on building interconnected systems where the value increases exponentially as more users join and interact.