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A simple moat test

By Abdalla Elshahhat ·

A simple moat test.

Could a well-funded competitor with three years and decent talent replicate what you're doing?

If yes, it's not a moat. It might be a good business. It's not durable.

Distribution depth, vendor trust, and switching cost take a decade to build. Features take eighteen months to copy.

Build the thing that takes a decade.

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