以下文章来源于霞光社 ，作者乌塔 霞光社 . 赋能企业全球化 本文来自微信公众号： 霞光社 ，作者：乌塔，编辑：李小天，原文标题：《北美匿名社交，为何总 活不过三年？》，题图来自：AI生成 "北美还没有出现一个匿名社交的巨头。"最近，某位社交类app的联合创始人如此向霞光社说道。 匿名社交在北美的历史并不短。 2012年，陌生人匿名社交App"Whisper "成立，仅两年月页面浏览量已经接近30亿。2013 年，"Secret"更是横空出世，一举拿下八个国家App Store下载榜第一。 它承载了大众自由表达的欲望，青少年用匿名应用讨论心理健康、性别认同等敏感话题，成年人用于 职场吐槽或表达政治观点。 历经十几年，赛道有了更精准的细分。 部分依赖地理位置形成小型匿名社区，能够通过身份认同、地域关联实现集群归属感，进一步强化表 达欲望。部分软件则更侧重娱乐化互动，靠匿名问答、投票、meme生成等轻量化功能吸引用户。部 分主流社媒和论坛，也有匿名子版块，以便用户实现无身份约束的自由社交实验。 弗洛伊德认为，压抑和宣泄是人的两种基本心理机制，人们需要向他人进行情感倾诉并从外界获得心 理慰藉和心理依靠。 在线下娱乐 ...

Core Insights - The North American anonymous social media landscape lacks a dominant player despite its historical presence and potential [1][2][6] - The evolution of anonymous social apps has led to a more segmented market, with various approaches to user engagement and monetization [4][5][50] Industry Overview - Anonymous social apps like Whisper and Secret emerged in the early 2010s, gaining significant traction but ultimately facing challenges such as user safety and monetization [2][6][31] - The appeal of anonymous social platforms lies in their ability to provide a space for users to express sensitive topics without fear of judgment [3][11][14] User Demographics and Behavior - The primary user base for these platforms is Generation Z, who exhibit high levels of engagement and expression but also face risks of online bullying and harmful content [17][18][19] - Users desire privacy and security, often gravitating towards encrypted communication tools, yet still experience data breaches [19][20][22][25] Market Dynamics - The market for anonymous social apps has seen numerous failures, with many apps shutting down due to issues related to user behavior and monetization strategies [28][34][35][44] - Successful platforms like NGL have managed to thrive by leveraging impulsive consumer behavior and integrating with existing social media ecosystems [56][60][61] Future Trends - The ongoing evolution of anonymous social apps suggests a need for better balance between user freedom and content moderation to ensure safety and compliance [67][68] - The integration of AI technology may provide new opportunities for enhancing user experience and security within anonymous social platforms [69][70]