Indirect network effects occur when the value of a network increases as a result of one type of Indirect node benefitting another type of node directly, but not directly benefiting the other nodes of its same type. Network Effects Same-side nodes indirectly benefit each other because they create an increased incentive for complementary users on the other side of the network to use the network, which in turn benefits Read more about Indirect Network Effects all the nodes on the same side. 28