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Hosting
The first model is characterised by platforms which limit themselves to
passively matching peer demand and peer supply by publishing information
about the relevant peer to peer market.
Active management
The second model is characterised by platforms which go beyond the
provision of demand and supply information to create value by fostering
trust among both peers.
Platform governed peer transactions
The third model is characterised by platforms which explicitly set the
contractual terms of the peer to peer transaction or which explicitly or
implicitly assume responsibility for the quality of the transaction.

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