Platvormiühistu
Platvormiühistu, a term of Estonian origin, translates to platform cooperative. It describes a specific type of cooperative organization that operates within the digital economy, leveraging online platforms to facilitate its activities. Unlike traditional cooperatives, which often have a physical presence and focus on tangible goods or services, platform cooperatives are designed for the digital realm.
The core concept of a platform cooperative is to collectivize ownership and governance of digital platforms.
Common examples of platform cooperatives include worker-owned ride-sharing services, housing cooperatives that manage online booking systems,