Instinct's $10B round draws 2021 Clubhouse comparisons: big usage, no monetization
zebird0 · x · 2026-09-17
Following Instinct's $10B funding round, a commentator draws parallels to 2021-era Clubhouse: strong usage and growth, no monetization yet, and fast-follow competition from incumbents. The author says it remains to be seen how the situation evolves.
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