The thing that makes WhatsApp so popular is the same thing that makes it challenging to monetize at scale.

WhatsApp biggest selling points, like direct conversations and group chats , encryption for secure messages, and limited advertising compared to FB, IG, Reels, are harder for Meta to monetize at the moment.

WhatsApp Business API and click-to-message are growing, but they serve a fraction of the audience. What will the next phase of WhatsApp look like?

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