This paper examines the potential of collaborative networks as a novel form of social organization that may be better suited to addressing the challenges of the 21st century. We argue that traditional hierarchical institutions and competitive markets may be insufficient to handle complexity and unpredictability sustainably. By offering counterexamples from Web2 and Web3 to support our claim, we investigate digital platforms and delve into the fundamental principles and processes that underlie collaborative networks, with the aim of shedding light on their unique features and potential benefits.

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