Before revision:  In the present paper, we propose a measure called  Information Patrimony, considering the amount of information available within the system and we look into how platforms may exploit data stemming from connected profiles within a network, with a view to obtaining competitive advantages.
After revision:  In the present paper, we propose a measure called Information Patrimony, considering the amount of information available within the system and we look into how platforms could exploit data stemming from connected profiles within a network, with a view to obtaining competitive advantages.