Ego Network
A network viewed from a certain individual’s perspective, e.g. “all my subscribers” or “all my friends.”
The ego network is a fundamental concept in Trust-Based Social Networks, as every user experiences the network from their own position in the graph.
Co-Citation Network
Section titled “Co-Citation Network”Link any two channels/entities that share subscribers or connections, revealing hidden structural relationships between entities that may not be directly connected.
Relevance
Section titled “Relevance”The ego network perspective is important for:
- Personalized content and connection discovery
- Understanding one’s own position and influence in the network
- Privacy management through Circles and permission settings
- Building trust through visibility of shared connections