As the ground underneath the global economy continues to crumble, new markets and ecosystems are emerging to fill the gaps. The crowdfunding ecosystem, in particular, is evolving at a rapid pace – and we have only just begun. Far from a fad, crowdfunding is reshaping the global financial landscape. This is why we think it is important to talk about the evolution of the crowdfunding ecosystem and what it means for the everyday entrepreneur.Joel Finningley wrote an excellent article reviewing the evolution of the crowdfunding sector starting from the global players down to crowdfunding in local communities. The article also highlights the most relevant open-source projects in this space. The full article is very worth reading.
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