@incollection{BenderThimLinke2021,
  author    = {Bender, Benedict and Thim, Christof and Linke, Felix},
  title     = {Platform coring in the browser domain},
  series = {Platform coring on digital software platforms},
  booktitle = {Platform coring on digital software platforms},
  editor    = {Bender, Benedict},
  publisher = {Springer Gabler},
  address   = {Wiesbaden},
  isbn      = {978-3-658-34798-7},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-658-34799-4_6},
  pages     = {119 -- 148},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Modern browsers are digital software platforms, as they allow third parties to extend functionality by providing extensions. In a highly competitive environment, differentiation through provided functionality is a key factor for browser platforms. As the development of browsers progress, new functions are constantly being released. Browsers could thus enter complementary markets by adding functionality previously provided by third-party extensions, which is referred to as 'platform coring'. Previous studies have missed the perspective of the parties involved. To address this gap, we conducted interviews with third-party and core developers in the security and privacy domain from Firefox and Chrome. This study provides three contributions. First, insights into stakeholder-specific issues concerning coring. Second, measures to prevent coring. Third, strategical guidance for developers and owners. Third-party vendors experienced and core developers confirmed that coring occurs on browser platforms. While developers with extrinsic motivations assess coring negatively, developers with intrinsic motivations perceive coring positively.},
  language  = {en}
}