Chinese short-form video platform launched globally in 2018 that became the most downloaded app in the world — introducing algorithmic content distribution independent of social graph and transforming how young people discover and consume content.
Introduced the 'interest graph' model of content distribution — recommending content based on engagement behavior rather than social connections — producing a more addictive and discoverable content experience that forced every other platform to adopt a TikTok-like algorithm.
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