Vine was a video-sharing platform that allowed users to create and share short, looping videos. It gained popularity for its ability to help content and personalities grow quickly. The platform primarily served individual users and content creators who wanted to share their videos with a wide audience. Vine operated in the social media and entertainment market, leveraging user-generated content to drive engagement and growth. The business model was based on attracting a large user base and monetizing through advertising and partnerships. Although Vine is no longer active and has been archived by Twitter, its legacy continues through the Vine Archive, where previously uploaded content remains accessible. The archive is maintained by Twitter, Inc. and Twitter International Company, and it holds all rights to the platform excluding user-generated content. Users can still view and access the archived videos, but no new content can be posted. The platform's primary value was in its ability to create viral content quickly, making it a significant player in the early days of short-form video content.

Keywords: video-sharing, short videos, social media, content creators, user-generated content, viral growth, entertainment, Twitter archive, digital legacy, advertising.