The Social Media Metamorphosis A 15-Year Analysis of Growth, Content, and Commerce 1. Connection & Microblogging (2010-2014) Text Focus 2. The Visual Revolution (2011-2016) Photos & Ephemeral 3. Short-Form Video & Algorithm Dominance (2016-Present) Video & AI Curation Underlying Forces Mobile-First Paradigm Algorithmic Curation AI & AR Integration USER ADOPTION (2010 - 2025) Loading User Growth Data... MONETIZATION MILESTONES (ADVERTISING & COMMERCE) Loading Monetization Data...